Words of Command (Matthew Hervey), by Allan Mallinson
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Lieutenant-Colonel Matthew Hervey returns to take command of the 6th Light Dragoons in his 12th enthralling adventure
January 1830, one of the hardest winters in memory. The prime minister, the Duke of Wellington, bruised by his volte-face over Catholic Emancipation, is in no mood to give way to the growing calls for parliamentary reform. Violent unrest in the countryside is on the increase, and violent protest for reform is threatening. There are no police outside London, and most of the yeomanry regiments—the volunteer cavalry to whom the magistrates traditionally turn when disorder threatens—have been disbanded as an economy measure. It is against this tense background Lieutenant-Colonel Matthew Hervey, recently returned from his assignment with the Russian army in the Balkans, takes command of his regiment, the 6th Light Dragoons—at Hounslow. His fears that Hounslow will be a dull place to serve are quickly dispelled by vexatious officers, difficult choices over which NCOs to promote, and incendiarists on the King’s own doorstep. But the real excitement comes when the Sixth are sent to Brussels for the 15th anniversary celebrations of the battle of Waterloo, and find themselves in the middle of the Belgian uprising against Dutch rule. Will Hervey be able to keep out of the fighting—the "Belgian War of Independence" that will lead, a century later, to Britain’s involvement in World War I—while trying to safeguard British interests? Not likely!
Words of Command (Matthew Hervey), by Allan Mallinson- Amazon Sales Rank: #1132061 in Books
- Brand: Mallinson, Allan
- Published on: 2015-06-01
- Released on: 2015-04-17
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 9.50" h x 1.30" w x 6.30" l, 1.25 pounds
- Binding: Hardcover
- 400 pages
Review "One for the fans, who will not be disappointed by Mallinson's winning combination of scrupulous research and derring-do...with the French in front and the Russians behind, Hervey's your man." -- Antonia Senior THE TIMES
About the Author Allan Mallinson is a former infantry and cavalry officer of 35 years' service worldwide. His previous titles in the Matthew Hervey series include A Close Run Thing, A Regimental Affair, and The Sabre's Edge. He also writes on defense matters for the Times, the Daily Telegraph, and the Mail Online, and is a regular reviewer for the Times, Spectator, and Literary Review.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Hervey #12 By Manly Reading I must be mellowing in my dotage, since some volumes ago the lack of action caused me no little angst, whereas now I find myself almost appreciating the picture drawn of England in 1830 as Hervey navigates the issues of command of a regiment and neglect of his family. On the up side too, we see something of Captain Peto, who promptly steals every scene he is in: and perhaps a little happiness is coming his way at last. If nothing else, I could forgive a lot due to that alone, since Peto is perhaps - along with Fairbrother - the best man appearing in the Hervey series. As I've said before, I'd prefer to have read another nautical series with Peto the hero, but Mr Mallinson writes of what he knows, a cavalry regiment, and there is some little value in that also.Early Hervey volumes were described as "a cavalry Sharpe" - and that may have been true then, but certainly is not now. This is a much loving fictional history of the rural troubles of the winter of 1830, and then of commemorations of Waterloo with yet more civil disturbance (but by foreigners who really don’t know better, rather than by Englishmen). In the end, I enjoy the history enough to let the paucity of battles pass by, but I do have to say that any blurb on the back of the book promising action should be taken with a very large pinch of salt.I don’t know where Hervey goes after this, and to a degree I don’t mind. This is more Austen than Cornwell, but if you can manage that, well recommended.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Allan Mallinson has replaced Patrick O'Brien as my favorite author of historical fiction By Steven M. Crain Allan Mallinson has replaced Patrick O'Brien as my favorite author of historical fiction. His Matthew Hervey series is outstanding- beautifully and intelligently written, nearly flawlessly researched, and vividly descriptive. Interestingly, although there is relatively little "action" in this, his latest installment, I think it may actually be my favorite of the series. Mallinson is not afraid to take us into his character's inner life, and Hervey's is extremely well-drawn. His is a deeper, richer character than most heroes of historical fiction. He sins, and feels remorse that is believable for the son of a cleric. The secondary characters are very well done, also. This is a mature, intelligently written novel, and at the same time, it has enough excitement even for the literary adrenalin fan.Thank you, Brigadier Mallinson! Please send us more!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Worthwhile, but not the best in the series By Todd Gibson Compared to the other books, I thought this one was a little weaker, although still enjoyable. No epic battles, a bit of politics, just seemed a little slow although well written as always.
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