Flashman

Historical British & Irish Literature

Author: George MacDonald Fraser

Coward, scoundrel, lover and cheat, but there is no better man to go into the jungle with. Join Flashman in his adventures as he survives fearful ordeals and outlandish perils across the four corners of the world.Can a man be all bad? When Harry Flashman’s adventures as the reluctant secret agent in Afghanistan lead him to join the exclusive company of Lord Cardigan’s Huss….Read More

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Flashman at the Charge

The fourth volume of memoirs in which Harry Flashman confronts destiny with Lord Cardigan and the Light Brigade. Part of the FLASHMAN series, comprising FLASHMAN, ROYAL FLASH and FLASH FOR… Continue Reading Posted in: British, Flashman, Harry (Fictitious Character), Historical Fiction

Desolation Island

Commissioned to rescue Governor Bligh of Bounty fame, Captain Jack Aubrey and his friend and surgeon, Stephen Maturin sail the Leopard to Australia with a hold full of convicts. Among… Continue Reading Posted in: Contemporary Literature & Fiction, Fiction, Great Britain, Literature

Royal Flash

In volume 2 of The Flashman Papers, Flashman tangles with femme fatale Lola Montez and the dastardly Otto Von Bismarck in a battle of wits which will decide the destiny… Continue Reading Posted in: England, Flashman, Harry (Fictitious Character), Historical Fiction, Literature & Fiction

A Scarecrow’s Bible

In a house trailer in the rural South, a married, Vietnam veteran, addicted to pharmaceuticals, haunted by memories of the past is on the brink of collapse. Just when he… Continue Reading Posted in: Fiction, GLBT, Lgbt

Sharpe’s Revenge

In 1814 the defeat of Napolean seems imminent - if the well-protected city of Toulouse can be conquered. Old enemy Pierre Ducos, gets Sharpe accused of stealing Napolean's personal treasure.… Continue Reading Posted in: 1800 1815, Battle Of (France : 1814), Historical Fantasy Fiction, Historical Fiction, Historical French Fiction, Napoleonic Wars, Toulouse

Jokes Told in Heaven About Babies

Lucy Thomas was one of the McSweeney's Internet Tendency's most popular contributors. Injuries incurred while installing drywall forced her into semi-retirement. She is now recuperating in Newfoundland, while studying shipbuilding.,,(note:… Continue Reading Posted in: Fiction, Short Stories

The Mauritius Command

In The Mauritius Command, Captain Jack Aubrey is ashore on half-pay without a command until his friend, surgeon and secret agent Stephen Maturin arrives with secret orders for Aubrey to… Continue Reading Posted in: Literature, Sea Stories, Seafaring Life

Sharpe’s Eagle

In July of 1809, Richard Sharpe is promoted to Captain. He clashes with an incompetent colonel and earns himself a dangerous enemy. As Sharpe leads his men in the battle… Continue Reading Posted in: Bibliography, Fiction In English, Historical Mystery, Military Historical Fiction, Thriller & Suspense Fiction, War Stories

Flashman and the Mountain of Light

Coward, scoundrel, lover and cheat, but there is no better man to go into the jungle with. Join Flashman in his adventures as he survives fearful ordeals and outlandish perils… Continue Reading Posted in: 1845 1846, Flashman, Harry (Fictitious Character), Sikh War, Sikh War (1845 1846)

Quartered Safe Out Here

George MacDonald Fraser—beloved for his series of Flashman historical novels—offers an action-packed memoir of his experiences in Burma during World War II. Fraser was only 19 when he arrived there… Continue Reading Posted in: Biography, British, Historical Japan Biographies, History of Japan, Military Campaigns, Personal Narratives

Flash for Freedom

A game of cards leads Flashman from the jungle death-house of Dahomey to the slave state of Mississippi as he dabbles in the slave trade in Volume III of the… Continue Reading Posted in: Contemporary British Fiction, Flashman, Harry (Fictitious Character), Historical Fiction, LGBT Literary Fiction

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