Book description
India
, 1824
Matthew Hervey and the 6th Light Dragoons are stationed in India,
where conflagration looks set to flair.
The usurper prince, Durjan Sal, has taken refuge in the infamous
fortress of Bhurtpore. A deep ditch, which can be flooded at a
moment's notice, runs round it - and as its notorious Tower of Victory
- built with the skulls of defeated men - bears witness, it has
withstood all attacks made on it.
Until now. Hot and dangerous work lies ahead for Matthew Hervey and
his courageous troop who know their fortunes will be decided by the
sabre's edge.
'
Captain Matthew Hervey is as splendid a hero as ever sprang from an
author's pen.' The Times
Allan Mallinson
was a serving cavalry officer. He is also the author of
Light Dragoons
, a history of four regiments of British Cavalry, one of which he
commanded, and a regular reviewer for
The Times,
the
Spectator
and the
Literary Review
. His Matthew Hervey novels are
Sunday Times
bestsellers and are all available in Bantam paperback.
