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James Ogilvie #13
Ogilvie and the Gold of the Raj
Following several days of persistent rain in northern India, Captain James Ogilvie of the 114th Queens's Own Royal Strathspeys is one of many British soldiers ordered east from Peshawar to help with the evacuation of flooded Patna. Meanwhile a tidal wave from the Ganges maroons Lieutenant-General Fettleworth in a native hut, and news filters through that the floodbound Rawalpindi-Calcutta train has come under attack from the Pathans. On board the train is 100,000 worth of gold bullion belonging to the Raj, highly desirable to the Pathans, which Ogilvie is immediately sent to rescue. A dangerous game of bluff and double bluff ensues, with Ogilvie at its centre as the flood recedes and time quickly runs out.
- GenresHistorical Fiction
192 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1981
About the author
Philip McCutchan
187 books36 followersaka Robert Conington Galway, Duncan MacNeil
Philip McCutchan (1920-1996) grew up in the naval atmosphere of Portsmouth Dockyard and developed a lifetime's interest in the sea. Military history was an early interest resulting in several fiction books, from amongst his large output, about the British Army and its campaigns, especially in the last 150 years.
Philip McCutchan (1920-1996) grew up in the naval atmosphere of Portsmouth Dockyard and developed a lifetime's interest in the sea. Military history was an early interest resulting in several fiction books, from amongst his large output, about the British Army and its campaigns, especially in the last 150 years.
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May 10, 2019
Intrigue, action, and enemy attacks plus.... but that be telling !
Another well written book by what the Times called a genius ! This book is the last of the series of the sacrifices of the Scots in the British Army in the Northern Frontier of India circa 1897 to 1905. While there are some historical references included the author wisely chose not to dwell too much on history other than to give a sense of authenticity. It’s a fine book that could be read as a ‘stand alone’ or as one in the series. This book and the one before it are labelled by the editors as both being #13. So this book in actuality is actually the 14 th book of the series. There are a number of uncorrected errors resulting from digitalization that should have been properly edited out. Thankfully these minor errors do not confuse the reader but the editors should have spent time to correct those digitalization errors out of respect for the readership and for the author, Phillip McCutchan, who passed away in 1996. A fine read !
Another well written book by what the Times called a genius ! This book is the last of the series of the sacrifices of the Scots in the British Army in the Northern Frontier of India circa 1897 to 1905. While there are some historical references included the author wisely chose not to dwell too much on history other than to give a sense of authenticity. It’s a fine book that could be read as a ‘stand alone’ or as one in the series. This book and the one before it are labelled by the editors as both being #13. So this book in actuality is actually the 14 th book of the series. There are a number of uncorrected errors resulting from digitalization that should have been properly edited out. Thankfully these minor errors do not confuse the reader but the editors should have spent time to correct those digitalization errors out of respect for the readership and for the author, Phillip McCutchan, who passed away in 1996. A fine read !
February 21, 2021
Great adventure action novel.
Top finale to this series of stories each one has been a pleasure to read with great descriptive writing and unforgettable characters.
Top finale to this series of stories each one has been a pleasure to read with great descriptive writing and unforgettable characters.
May 8, 2016
Too many chiefs
What started out as a humanitarian mission turns quickly into rescue mission. From there it becomes a mission to recover stolen gold and then back to a rescue mission to save the lives of the British civilians on the gold train. Then there is the general, who gets left behind by the train he is traveling on. Then the general in charge of the humanitarian mission attempts to capture the gold thieves and walks into a hostage situation. The reason I said too many chiefs is because both generals in this story are more worried about which one has seniority over the other. This story is almost a comedy of errors if it wasn't for the fighting that sees good men die for the Raj. Enjoyable definitely. If you like stories of adventure this one will fill the bill. One caveat there are a few misspelled words but that I felt was due to spelling checker not knowing that the author meant be instead of he little things like that. It can happen to anyone.
What started out as a humanitarian mission turns quickly into rescue mission. From there it becomes a mission to recover stolen gold and then back to a rescue mission to save the lives of the British civilians on the gold train. Then there is the general, who gets left behind by the train he is traveling on. Then the general in charge of the humanitarian mission attempts to capture the gold thieves and walks into a hostage situation. The reason I said too many chiefs is because both generals in this story are more worried about which one has seniority over the other. This story is almost a comedy of errors if it wasn't for the fighting that sees good men die for the Raj. Enjoyable definitely. If you like stories of adventure this one will fill the bill. One caveat there are a few misspelled words but that I felt was due to spelling checker not knowing that the author meant be instead of he little things like that. It can happen to anyone.
December 27, 2016
A really good read
I DON'T normally read books of this genre but I have read the whole series and found them very enjoyable
I DON'T normally read books of this genre but I have read the whole series and found them very enjoyable
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