A Regimental Affair

(The Matthew Hervey Adventures: 3): A gripping and action-packed military adventure from bestselling author Allan Mallinson

Allan Mallinson author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Transworld Publishers Ltd

Published:1st Mar '02

£14.99

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Matthew Hervey faces renegades at home and in North America.

Captain Matthew Hervey is suffering the effects of unrest within his beloved regiment, the 6th Light Dragoons. Their new commanding officer - wealthy, arrogant and cruel - has taken an immediate dislike to him. Somehow, Hervey must earn promotion while retaining his integrity and the loyalty of his men.

Another riveting Matthew Hervey adventure from the Sunday Times bestselling author Allan Mallinson, combining hero, history and drama to perfection. If you like Patrick O'Brian, Bernard Cornwell and CS Forester, this will not disappoint!

"Assured and capable...a fine read" - The Times

"Matthew Hervey has now joined Bernard Cornwell's Sharpe and Patrick O'Brian's Jack Aubrey" - Birmingham Post
"Delighted, as simple as that." - ***** Reader review
"Absolutely excellent - cannot recommend this series of books enough to anyone who likes historical fiction." - ***** Reader review

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Canada 1817: Captain Matthew Hervey is suffering the effects of unrest within his beloved regiment, the 6th Light Dragoons.

Their new commanding officer - wealthy, arrogant and cruel - has taken an immediate dislike to him. Somehow, Hervey must earn promotion while retaining his integrity and the loyalty of his men.

Then the regiment is sent to Canada where, in the aftermath of war with the United States, Hervey faces danger on two fronts. Murderous native tribes are on the move.

While, closer to home, he and his commanding officer have embarked on a collision course - the consequences of which will be devastating...

Have you read A Close Run Thing and The Nizam's Daughters - the first two Matthew Hervey adventures? A Regimental Affair is the third book in Allan Mallinson's Matthew Hervey series. His adventures continue in A Call to Arms.

'Assured and capable...a fine read - charming, intelligent and occasionally witty' * The Times *
'Many fascinating strands woven into this beautifully written saga endorse the author's mastery of narrative. Sympathy, style and control mark the polished horseman; these talents are surely applicable to this talented writer' * Country Life *
'A riveting tale...Matthew Hervey has now joined Bernard Cornwell's Sharpe and Patrick O'Brian's Jack Aubrey' * Birmingham Post *
'The novel's re-creation of the period ... should keep fans of the regency military-romance genre happy' * The Sunday Times *
'Confirms his undoubted talents and marks him out as the heir to Patrick O'Brian and C.S.Forester' * Observer *

ISBN: 9780553507157

Dimensions: 198mm x 127mm x 30mm

Weight: 346g

512 pages