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Matthew Hervey Series

14 primary works • 14 total works

Book 1

A Close Run Thing
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3.89 · 1108 Ratings · 73 Reviews · published 1999 · 38 editions
In the tradition of Patrick O'Brian's beloved hist…

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    Book 2

    The Nizam's Daughters
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    3.94     · 535 Ratings · 27 Reviews · published 2000 · 26 editions
    India, 1816 - Fresh from the field of Waterloo, Ma…

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    Book 3

    A Regimental Affair
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    4.04     · 419 Ratings · 24 Reviews · published 2001 · 22 editions
    ALLAN MALLINSON’S A Close Run Thing and Honorable …

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    Book 4

    A Call to Arms
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    4.01     · 423 Ratings · 18 Reviews · published 2002 · 21 editions
    Matthew Hervey is recalled to take up arms against…

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    Book 5

    The Sabre's Edge
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    4.01     · 399 Ratings · 21 Reviews · published 2003 · 19 editions
    1824. The Sixth Light Dragoons are still stationed…

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    Book 6

    Rumours of War
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    3.87     · 329 Ratings · 15 Reviews · published 2004 · 19 editions
    In Europe, rumours of war are rife once again, as …

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    Book 7

    An Act of Courage
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    4.00     · 337 Ratings · 10 Reviews · published 2005 · 17 editions
    The seventh novel in the acclaimed and bestselling…

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    Book 8

    Company of Spears
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    4.03     · 322 Ratings · 8 Reviews · published 2006 · 13 editions
    The eighth novel in the acclaimed and bestselling …

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    Book 9

    Man of War
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    4.03     · 277 Ratings · 11 Reviews · published 2007 · 15 editions
    War at sea: While Matthew Hervey is getting ready …

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    Book 10

    Warrior
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    4.10     · 268 Ratings · 8 Reviews · published 2008 · 17 editions
    In South Africa, Matthew Hervey clashes with the W…

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    Book 11

    On His Majesty's Service
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    4.05     · 250 Ratings · 13 Reviews · published 2011 · 9 editions
    January 1829: George IV is on the throne, Wellingt…

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    Book 12

    Words of Command
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    4.02     · 252 Ratings · 17 Reviews · published 2015 · 13 editions
    Once again, THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR Al…

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    Book 13

    The Passage to India
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    4.14     · 182 Ratings · 12 Reviews · published 2018 · 4 editions
    From THE Sunday Times bestselling author Allan Mal…

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    Book 14

    The Tigress of Mysore
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    4.20     · 139 Ratings · 8 Reviews · published 2020 · 4 editions
    'Matthew Hervey is as splendid a hero as ever spra…

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