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James Ogilvie #11
Ogilvie and the Mem'sahib
A boundary dispute between rival tribes in the remote mountains of Waziristan always spells danger for the Raj by weakening the borders with Afghanistan. So Captain James Ogilvie and his regiment are dispatched to arbitrate.
224 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1979
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 7, 2019
The series continues and so does the action...
Set in the late 1890’s and the very early 1900’s the British are still in East India fighting rebels many of them crossing over from the relative safety of Afghanistan to fight with their tribal brothers against the British. This book is the 11th of the 14 book series and is superbly written by a man very experienced in early warfare. The history woven into the story is accurate but not does interfere with story as some books do. I’ve enjoyed reading this series from book 1 and know that either read as a series or just one book as a stand alone you will not be disappointed.
Set in the late 1890’s and the very early 1900’s the British are still in East India fighting rebels many of them crossing over from the relative safety of Afghanistan to fight with their tribal brothers against the British. This book is the 11th of the 14 book series and is superbly written by a man very experienced in early warfare. The history woven into the story is accurate but not does interfere with story as some books do. I’ve enjoyed reading this series from book 1 and know that either read as a series or just one book as a stand alone you will not be disappointed.
October 18, 2018
Ogilvy Triumphs
Yet another fine addition to the series! Scope of knowledge used to convey the plot combined with the usual strong characters about a time and place in history that one usually does not see much about. Excellent read!
Yet another fine addition to the series! Scope of knowledge used to convey the plot combined with the usual strong characters about a time and place in history that one usually does not see much about. Excellent read!
December 20, 2020
Very interesting.
As usual top military adventure set in India as normal exciting story very well written with style that puts the reader in the centre other action. Very descriptive.
As usual top military adventure set in India as normal exciting story very well written with style that puts the reader in the centre other action. Very descriptive.
November 2, 2015
Just another day for the Raj
This story has intrigue, kidnapping, multiple villainous characters, and the always heroic James Ogilvie. This time James has to help rescue the wife of his cousin from Afghan tribesmen, who plan to use her as a bargaining chip in the settling of a land dispute. The thing that held my interest was the idea that the Raj was more important than anything else. Also the idea that men of the gentlemanly or wealthy class aren't always the best officer material some of them could use a swift kick in their collective behinds. Luckily James Ogilvie is not one of these, but a decent officer well liked by his men even when he acts strangely. If you like adventure stories then get this one.
This story has intrigue, kidnapping, multiple villainous characters, and the always heroic James Ogilvie. This time James has to help rescue the wife of his cousin from Afghan tribesmen, who plan to use her as a bargaining chip in the settling of a land dispute. The thing that held my interest was the idea that the Raj was more important than anything else. Also the idea that men of the gentlemanly or wealthy class aren't always the best officer material some of them could use a swift kick in their collective behinds. Luckily James Ogilvie is not one of these, but a decent officer well liked by his men even when he acts strangely. If you like adventure stories then get this one.
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