A Close Run Thing (The Matthew Hervey Adventures: 1) by Allan Mallinson

A Close Run Thing (The Matthew Hervey Adventures: 1) (Matthew Hervey)

by Allan Mallinson

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.

Reviewed by ayla_abbott on

3 of 5 stars

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Yes okay I'll keep reading the series, though a lot of the situations in this one seemed a bit too contrived and worked out a bit too well for the character sort of by happenstance. But that may change going on. A part of me wishes it had started a few years previous, rather than in 1814. Nevertheless, the details were great, and if the storytelling gets a bit more refined going forward it's bound to be an entertaining series.

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