A Close Run Thing- A Novel of Wellington's Army of 1815

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 Wellington's army. He is Cornet Matthew Hervey of the 6th Light Dragoons - a soldier, gentleman and man or honour, who suddenly finds himself allotted a hero's role ... Momentous times call for momentous acts: as the Napoleonic Wars escalate, Cornet Hervey faces decisions, both military and romantic, which will change the course of his life, and possibly the outcome of Waterloo ... "I have never read a more enthralling account of a battle ... This is the first in a series of Matthew Hervey adventures. The next can't come soon enough for me"--"Daily Mail." 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. ************************************************************************* 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 . From 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 Have Never Read A More Enthralling Account Of A Battle ... This Is The First In A Series Of Matthew Hervey Adventures. The Next Can't Come Soon Enough For Me -- Daily Mail. “allan Mallinson Is A Truly Gifted Storyteller...”– Reader Review. 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. In the tradition of Patrick O'Brian's beloved historical military adventures comes the first in a dashing new series featuring Cornet Matthew Hervey, a young cavalry officer in Wellington's army of 1815. A Close Run Thing For two decades, since the French Revolution, England and her allies have fought a seemingly endless war to loosen Bonaparte's stranglehold on Europe. Matthew Hervey, a twenty-three-year-old parson's son, has risen through the ranks of His Majesty's cavalry to a junior command in the 6th Light Dragoons. Torn by ambition and ensnared in the intrigues of Wellington's army, Matthew struggles to shape his destiny, but his efforts are about to be cast to the winds of fate. For amid the clash of armies, he will find himself a catalyst in the battle of the century...near the small Belgian village of Waterloo. From the Trade Paperback edition. Matthew Hervey is a young cornet in the Sixth Light Dragoons during the final days of the Napoleonic Wars. Soldier and gentleman, though lacking independent means and influence, Hervey finds himself faced with questions, both military and romantic, which will carve out his destiny.