![The Passage to India : (The Matthew Hervey Adventures: 13): a high-octane and fast-paced military action adventure guaranteed to have you gripped! - Allan Mallinson](https://www.booktopia.com.au/covers/big/9780857503794/0000/the-passage-to-india.jpg)
The Passage to India
(The Matthew Hervey Adventures: 13): a high-octane and fast-paced military action adventure guaranteed to have you gripped!
By: Allan Mallinson
Paperback | 21 March 2019
At a Glance
Paperback
$31.40
or
Aims to ship in 15 to 25 business days
Marking Allan Mallinson's eagerly-awaited return to fiction, in the thirteenth thrilling adventure featuring Matthew Hervey of the 6th Light Dragoons, Hervey and his regiment are dispatched to India in order to suppress a bloody uprising...
From THE Sunday Times bestselling author Allan Mallinson, a riveting read with the perfect combination of hero, history and adventure - perfect for fans of Patrick O'Brian and Bernard Cornwell.
'A very astounding and enjoyable military read' -- ***** Reader review
'Excellent - full of excitement, adventure and history' -- ***** Reader review
'Outstanding' -- ***** Reader review
'Magnificent!' -- ***** Reader review
'Allan Mallinson is a truly gifted storyteller..."- ***** Reader review
*********************************************************************************
1831- riots and rebellions are widespread . . .
In England, the new government is facing protests against the attempts of the Tory-dominated House of Lords to thwart the passing of the Reform Bill. In India, relations are strained between the presidency of Madras and some of the neighbouring princely states.
Having taken command of the action in Bristol to restore order after one of the bloodiest and most destructive riots in the nation's history, Lieutenant-Colonel Matthew Hervey is out of favour with the new government. But then his old friend, Sir Eyre Somervile, offers him a lifeline...
Somervile has persuaded the Court of Directors of the East India Company to approve an increase in the Madras military establishment. Hervey and the 6th Light Dragoons are sent to the princely state of Coorg. The Rajah is in revolt against the East India Company's terms and Hervey's regiment is called upon to crush the rebellion.
With the stakes raised by an unexpected visitation from his past, for Hervey the question is whether he and his men will get out of this brutal war unscathed?
From THE Sunday Times bestselling author Allan Mallinson, a riveting read with the perfect combination of hero, history and adventure - perfect for fans of Patrick O'Brian and Bernard Cornwell.
'A very astounding and enjoyable military read' -- ***** Reader review
'Excellent - full of excitement, adventure and history' -- ***** Reader review
'Outstanding' -- ***** Reader review
'Magnificent!' -- ***** Reader review
'Allan Mallinson is a truly gifted storyteller..."- ***** Reader review
*********************************************************************************
1831- riots and rebellions are widespread . . .
In England, the new government is facing protests against the attempts of the Tory-dominated House of Lords to thwart the passing of the Reform Bill. In India, relations are strained between the presidency of Madras and some of the neighbouring princely states.
Having taken command of the action in Bristol to restore order after one of the bloodiest and most destructive riots in the nation's history, Lieutenant-Colonel Matthew Hervey is out of favour with the new government. But then his old friend, Sir Eyre Somervile, offers him a lifeline...
Somervile has persuaded the Court of Directors of the East India Company to approve an increase in the Madras military establishment. Hervey and the 6th Light Dragoons are sent to the princely state of Coorg. The Rajah is in revolt against the East India Company's terms and Hervey's regiment is called upon to crush the rebellion.
With the stakes raised by an unexpected visitation from his past, for Hervey the question is whether he and his men will get out of this brutal war unscathed?
Industry Reviews
Mallinson's series of early 19th-century military adventures are even better than Patrick O'Brian's naval equivalent. In the latest, The Passage to India we find our hero...called back to India. Faithful period detail. Rattling pace. Loveable characters. -- A. N. WILSON * The Tablet 'Summer Reading' *
ISBN: 9780857503794
ISBN-10: 0857503790
Series: Matthew Hervey
Published: 21st March 2019
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Number of Pages: 352
Audience: General Adult
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Country of Publication: GB
Dimensions (cm): 2.1 x 12.7 x 19.5
Weight (kg): 0.25
Shipping
Standard Shipping | Express Shipping | |
---|---|---|
Metro postcodes: | $9.99 | $14.95 |
Regional postcodes: | $9.99 | $14.95 |
Rural postcodes: | $9.99 | $14.95 |
How to return your order
At Booktopia, we offer hassle-free returns in accordance with our returns policy. If you wish to return an item, please get in touch with Booktopia Customer Care.
Additional postage charges may be applicable.
Defective items
If there is a problem with any of the items received for your order then the Booktopia Customer Care team is ready to assist you.
For more info please visit our Help Centre.