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Hawkwood’s in America for this gripping, action-packed follow up to the bestselling Ratcatcher - for fans of Bernard Cornwell, Conn Igulden and Patrick O’Brian
1812: Britain is at war with the United States.
Matthew Hawkwood, former soldier and spy, has unexpectedly arrived in America. His plan is to head for Canada and the sanctuary of the British lines. But when he gets to Albany, headquarters of the American Northern Army, he spots a familiar face within a consignment of British prisoners – Major William Lawrence.
As Hawkwood and Lawrence make their bid for freedom, they uncover a plan by the Americans to launch an invasion of Canada. If Montreal and Quebec fall into American hands, they will gain control of the entire continent.
Hawkwood and Lawrence must pass the information to the British before it’s too late. First they have to survive the journey through the Adirondack mountains, known as the Mohawk’s ‘Hunting Grounds’. But deep in Hawkwood’s past is an old alliance, one which could save both their lives and Canada from American rule...
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Praise for James McGee:
· 'Irresistible... rambunctious entertainment' Observer
· 'Rumbustious...a darkly attractive hero, terrific period atmosphere and action' The Times
· 'Atmospheric and well researched... try it' Daily Mirror
· ‘Breakneck pace, brutal action, clever characterisation and twisty plotting ...' Reginald Hill
· ‘Ratcatcher is a richly enjoyable and impressively researched novel – also very gripping. James McGee is clearly a rising star in the historical galaxy and I look forward to Hawkwood's return' Andrew Taylor, author of The American Boy
James McGee has worked in banking, sales, newspapers, the airline industry and bookselling. His interest in the Napoleonic period dates to his first reading of C.S.Forester's The Gun. His series of books feature former soldier Matthew Hawkwood.
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- PublisherHarperCollins Publishers Ltd
- Publication date2014
- ISBN 10 0007320175
- ISBN 13 9780007320172
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages528
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