A Close Run Thing (The Matthew Hervey Adventures: 1): A high-octane and fast-paced military action adventure guaranteed to have you gripped! (Matthew Hervey)

by Allan Mallinson

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From the Sunday Times bestselling author Allan Mallinson, a riveting read with the perfect combination of hero, history and adventure - perfect for fans of Patrick O'Brian and Bernard Cornwell.

"Convincingly drawn, perfectly paced and expertly written...A Joy to read" - Antony Beevor.
"I can't wait to read the next in the series..." - ***** Reader review.
"A captivating read..."- ***** Reader review.
"Allan Mallinson is a truly gifted storyteller..."- ***** Reader review.

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Waterloo 1815. The war against Napoleon Bonaparte is raging to its bloody end at Waterloo.

A young officer - Cornet Matthew Hervey - going about his duty suddenly finds himself at the crux of events.
The decisions he has to make - both military and romantic - will change the course of his life, and possible have far reaching political consequences...

A Close Run Thing is the first book in Allan Mallinson's Matthew Hervey series. His adventures continue in The Nizam's Daughters.

  • ISBN10 0553507133
  • ISBN13 9780553507133
  • Publish Date 1 March 2000
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country GB
  • Publisher Transworld Publishers Ltd
  • Imprint Bantam Books (Transworld Publishers a division of the Random House Group)
  • Format Paperback (B-Format (198x129 mm))
  • Pages 528
  • Language English