The Sabre's Edge: (The Matthew Hervey Adventures: 5):A gripping, action-packed military adventure from bestselling author Allan Mallinson (Matthew Hervey, 5) - Softcover

"'Splendid...the tale is as historically stimulating as it is stirringly exciting'" (Sunday Telegraph)

"'What a hero! What an author! What a book! A joy for the lover of adventure and military buff alike'" (The Times)

"We have joined for action and to see the world and that is what we get...a novel for our time, perhaps?" (Spectator)

"Hervey is the thinking man's Sharpe. Mallinson is the true heir to Patrick O'Brian" (Daily Mirror)

"'Mallinson's descriptions of regimental life and of the campaigns themselves ... crackle with detail and atmosphere ... Makes for an engrossing read, full of blood and valour.'" (Observer)

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