Call to Arms
Allan Mallinson
An action-packed and stirring Matthew Hervey adventure - perfect for fans of Patrick O'Brian, Bernard Cornwell and C S Forester.
'A thoroughly satisfying and entertaining read’ THE TIMES
'Picks up a pace that mirrors a cavalry charge’ OBSERVER
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India 1819: Matthew Hervey is charged with raising a new troop, and organising transport for India - for he, his men and their horses are to set sail with immediate effect.
What Hervey and his soldiers cannot know is that in India they will face a trial for which they are woefully under prepared.
A large number of Burmese war-boats are assembled near Chittagong, and the only way to thwart their advance involves a hazardous march through the jungle.
Soon Hervey and his troop are in the midst of hot and bloody action once again...
Praise for Allan Mallinson:
‘After just half-a-dozen pages I was hooked’ *****
‘An excellent book, when you start reading you cannot put it down. Allan Mallinson at his best!!!’ *****
‘Essential reading for military buffs’ *****
‘If you enjoy historical fiction of the Napoleonic era . . . try this book, you won't be disappointed’ *****
‘Excellent historical fiction . . . Malinson is a remarkable storyteller!’ *****
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About Allan Mallinson
Reviews for Call to Arms
The Times
Thrilling... In addition to his exceptional knowledge of history, Allan Mallinson shows his deep awareness of human feelings and failings. This is an exceptional book.
Country Life
A riveting tale of heroism, derring do and enormous resource in the face of overwhelming adversity ... Another prime example of the unputdownable historical novel
The Times
'Oozing action, A Call to Arms is a military tale of epic proportions that will leave fans counting the days to the next adventure'
Ireland on Sunday
'With each book, Hervey himself is becoming a more complex and interesting characters...Mallinson writes of his inner questionings with subtlety and sympathy. This series grows in stature with each book'
Evening Standard