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Synopsis
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.
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"'Now at last a highly literate, deeply read cavalry officer of high rank shows one the nature of horse-borne warfare in those times: and Colonel Mallinson's A Close Run Thing is very much to be welcomed.'" (Patrick O'Brian)
"'As astonishingly impressive debut...Convincingly drawn, perfectly paced and expertly written...A joy to read'" (Antony Beevor)
"'The scope of A Close Run Thing is quite breathtaking...A sustained piece of bravura writing'" (Observer)
"'The account of the Battle of Waterloo is an imaginative feat of high order, owing as much as to thorough scholarship as it does to compassion and sensibility. Brilliantly conveyed.'" (Daily Telegraph)
"'Allan Mallinson's grasp of the technical side of his subject is effortless and impressive...The portrayal of the men of all ranks is excellent." (Spectator)
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An heroic tale from the Battle of Waterloo and the final days of the Napoleonic Wars that introduces an unforgettable new fictional hero in Matthew Hervey of the 6th Light Dragoons...
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A Close Run Thing (Matthew Hervey #1)
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ISBN 10: 0593043731
ISBN 13: 9780593043738
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. This is a Fine Copy of this book in blue cloth boards with gilt title lettering to spine in a Very Good Dust-Jacket with no chips or tears to the outer edges but there is quite extensive sunning showing to the backsrip.Not price clipped,with (£15.99) showing to the inner flap of the wrapper.The book has No previous names or inscriptions present.This copy has a firm binding with no hinge weakness and with no leaning to spine.Decent copy for the collector and the first appearance of Matthew Hervey of the Light Dragoons.The dust-jacket now comes well protected in a removable cover sleeve,8vo 336pp First UK Edition 1st Impression [1999]. Seller Inventory # 77675
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