Man Of War: (The Matthew Hervey Adventures: 9): A thrilling and action-packed military adventure from bestselling author Allan Mallinson that will make you feel you are in the midst of the battle

Perfect for fans of Patrick O'Brian, Bernard Cornwell and CS Forester, another engrossing Matthew Hervey adventure from the pen of THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR Allan Mallinson. "Hervey's thrilling battles against the vivid backdrop of the developing British Empire make for richly engaging storytelling" — DAILY MAIL "Captain Matthew Hervey is as splendid a hero as ever sprang from an author's pen" — THE TIMES "The heir to Patrick O'Brian and C. S. Forester" — OBSERVER "Absolutely brilliant" — ***** Reader review "An absolute delight" — ***** Reader review *********************************************************** 1827: Britain and the Mediterranean Captain Sir Laughton Peto , recently engaged to Matthew Hervey's sister, is sailing his mighty line-of-battle ship towards Navarino Bay , and war with the Turks. Six months on, and Matthew Hervey is in London recovering from another bout of malaria and the wound from his battle with the Zulu. All is set for his marriage to the eminently suitable Lady Lankester , and his return to active duty at the Cape. But trouble lies ahead as familial commitments clash with affairs of the heart and Hervey finds himself embroiled in a military inquiry that could result in public humiliation. As the cataclysmic battle of Navarino Bay looms ever closer for Peto and his crew, Hervey faces a crisis that could change both his life and his military career... Man of War is the ninth book in Allan Mallinson's Matthew Hervey series. His adventures continue in Warrior . Have you read his previous adventures A Close Run Thing, The Nizam's Daughters , A Regimental Affair, A Call to Arms, The Sabre's Edge , Rumours of War, An Act of Courage and A Company of Spears ? War at sea: While Matthew Hervey is getting ready to re-join his regiment in England, his close friend Captain Peto is at sea preparing his mighty line-of-battle ship for war with the Turks. 1827: Captain Peto has just taken command of HMS Prince Rupert, the only three-decker line-of-battle ship in His Majestys Fleet a wooden fortress whose formidable firepower is the equal and more of Bonapartes grand battery at Waterloo. But his journey to the Aegian, where Admiral Codringtons flagship awaits him, will not be smooth sailing, having as he does, a largely inexperienced crew. Hes also been entrusted with the safe passage to Malta of the Admirals youngest daughter a situation that is far from ideal for Peto and his crew. A year on, and Hervey is in London recovering from a recent bout of malaria. All is set fair for his upcoming marriage, and his subsequent return to active duty in the Cape. But trouble lies ahead as family commitments clash with affairs of the heart, and Hervey finds himself embroiled in a military enquiry that could result in public humiliation. As the cataclysmic sea-battle of Navarino Bay looms ever closer for Peto and his crew, Hervey faces a regimental crisis that may be beyond even his capabilities. From the Hardcover edition. "It is 1827: Britain and the Mediterranean Captain Sir Laughton Peto, recently engaged to Matthew Hervey's sister, is sailing his mighty line-of-battle ship towards Navarino Bay, and war with the Turks. Six months on, and Matthew Hervey is in London recovering from another bout of malaria and the wound from his battle with the Zulu. All is set fair for his marriage to the eminently suitable Lady Lankester, and his return to active duty at the Cape. But trouble lies ahead as familial commitments clash with affairs of the heart and Hervey finds himself embroiled in a military inquiry that could result in public humiliation. As the cataclysmic battle of Navarino Bay looms ever closer for Peto and his crew, Hervey faces a crisis that could change both his life and his military career ..."--Publisher's description 1827: Captain Sir Laughton Peto, recently engaged to Matthew Hervey's sister, Elizabeth, has just taken command of HMS Prince Rupert. But his passage to the Ionian Sea - where Admiral Codrington is assembling an Anglo-Russian-French fleet to evict the Turks from Greek waters - will not be smooth sailing. First he must exercise his crew. He has also been entrusted with the safe passage to Malta of the Admiral's youngest daughter. Six months on, Matthew Hervey is in London recovering from another bout of malaria and the wound from his battle with the Zulu. All is set fair for his marriage to Lady Lankester but trouble lies ahead as family commitments clash with affairs of the heart.