Brigadier allan mallinson was a serving cavalry officer. Allan mallinson, the novelist and a former commanding officer of the th18th hussars, not only follows with admirable clarity and dexterity the fortunes of the light dragoons predecessors in this new edition, but describes the activities of the new regiment up to the minute. For more information on allan mallinson and his books, please visit his website. A new book from allan mallinson due to be published on 2nd june. Books by allan mallinson author of a close run thing.
Brigadier allan lawrence mallinson born 6 february 1949 is an english author and retired. New books, good books, books to read, books 2016, alan furst, historical fiction books, summer reading lists, so little time, book lists. Allan mallinson audio books, best sellers, author bio. Allan mallinson sa close run thingandhonorable companystirred readers and critics with the military adventures of young captain matthew hervey at the battle of waterloo and amid the harsh terrain and treacherous intrigues of india. Brigadier allan lawrence mallinson born 6 february 1949 is an english author and re. In this work mallinson argues that recent defences of general douglas haig and other are mistaken and that. Allan mallinson was a soldier for thirtyfive years, serving first with the infantry and then the cavalry.
Waterloo, 1815 as the war against bonaparte rages to its bloody end upon the field of waterloo, a young officer goes about his duty in the ranks of wellingtons army. Mallinson is an english author of historical books best known for his longrunning matthew hervey series and a number of nonfiction books. Former soldier, author of the matthew hervey novels, the making of the british army and three books. See more ideas about books, every day book and day book. Help us improve our author pages by updating your bibliography and submitting a new or current image and biography. Matthew hervey series by allan mallinson goodreads. Allan mallinson fight to the finish booka bookshop.
Author allan mallinsons complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases, covers, descriptions and availability. Follow to get new release updates and improved recommendations. Words of command by allan mallinson penguin books new. Allan mallinson too important for the generals books. Browse allan mallinson s bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Mallinson is best known for writing a series of novels chronicling the fictional life of matthew hervey, an officer serving in the fictional british 6th light dragoons from the late napoleonic wars through subsequent colonial conflicts in india, north america and south africa.
As part of the wilfred owen festival being held in oswestry to remember and commemorate the centenary of wilfred owens death and armistice day, booka bookshop are delighted to welcome allan mallinson to talk about his new book fight to the finish. Brilliantly researched, beautifully written and wholly engaging, the tigress of mysore is set against the backdrop of an india in transition as allan mallinsons series hero unwittingly takes his first steps on the tumultuous road that will ultimately lead to the indian mutiny. His first book was a history of four regiments of british light dragoons, one of whose descendant regiments he. Very clean, unfaded red cloth boards with bright gold lettering on spine. World heritage encyclopedia, the aggregation of the largest online encyclopedias available, and the most definitive collection ever assembled. Author of the matthew hervey novels and four works of history on the british army, and the first world war penguin randomhouse. Author allan mallinson writes the matthew hervey series of historical fiction novels. He is cornet matthew hervey of the 6th light dragoons a soldier, gentleman and man or honour, who suddenly finds himself allotted a heros role. The far east campaign of 19415 is the new focus of daniel. The series began publication in the year 1999, when a close run thing was released. Allan mallinson has 28 books on goodreads with 6666 ratings. Clean bright dust jacket is unchipped, no wear, no tears, not price clipped.
Binding is tight and square, pages and edges are clean and bright with clean mapillustrated endpapers. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Matthew hervey 3 by allan mallinson and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. In england, the new government is facing protests against the attempts of the tory dominated house of.
Allan mallinson the far east campaign of 19415 is the new focus of daniel todmans comprehensive history this astounding twovolume account. We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recycled packaging with free standard shipping on u. He served in the british army, and its from his experiences in the military he was able to craft matthew hervey, a fictional character working in british army from the napoleonic wars through colonial conflicts in north america, india, and south africa. Also of note, unlike many books of either fiction or nonfiction, equestrian details related to tack, training, riding and. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read an act of courage. A call to arms by allan mallinson and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. His first book was a history of four regiments of british light dragoons, one of whose descendant regiments he commanded. Buy used and new allan mallinson books awesomebooks. Allan mallinson books list of books by author allan.
Explore books by allan mallinson with our selection at. Allan mallinson is a historian and former career soldier, onetime anglican seminarian, catholic convert. Brigadier allan lawrence mallinson born 6 february 1949 is an english author and retired british army officer. Shop amongst our popular books, including 16, the passage to india, the tigress of mysore and more from allan mallinson. He draws on military experience to write these books. Before writing the books, allan mallinson was in the military, rising to the rank of brigadier. Now, in 1817, hervey returns to an england whose hardwon peace is shaken by the distress and discord of its people. The passage to india matthew hervey allan mallinson on. A regimental affair by mallinson, allan and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
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