Burmese War, 1852. Unable to join the famous Royal Malverns, Jack Windrush is commissioned into the despised 113th Foot.Determined to rise in the ranks and make a name for himself, he is sent with the 113th to join the British expedition. But when they get involved in the attack of Rangoon, Jack realizes that war on the fringes of the Empire is not as honorable and glorious as he expected.After a … expected.
After a chance meeting with a renegade British soldier, Jack witnesses the true terrors of war, and begins to question the whole framework in which he has grown up.
Praise from readers:
★★★★★ – “A well-crafted historical novel.”
★★★★★ – “Highly recommended to anyone who enjoys military fiction.”
★★★★★ – “Archibald delivers one heck of a story.”
★★★★★ – “Impossible to put down.”
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Fun read, but unrealistic, as everything bad that could go wrong, with good intentions, does.
Great series. Sorta like potato chips. Bet you can’t read just one!
Kept my interest and a sneaky beginning. Have read a fair amount about the British army and understand the class structure. Makes sense and am looking forward to sequels.
HAD TO READ IT STRAIGHT THROUGH!
Characters and dialog were somewhat stiff but action moved story along.
A fun and entertaining read along the lines of the Sharpe novels
A good adventure story.
I wrote a review of it already.
A promising start to a series. Could this be the next Lt. Sharpe?
Great historical view of the colonial conflicts in India and Burma. I learned a lot and it is a good read.
Good historical fiction from an edge of the British Empire that is not often spoken of.
The war scenes were very realistic, and how I can imagine the British endured great horror.
This is the first of a trilogy by Malcolm Archiibald about the English Army and Victorian society. It centers around Jack Archbald a man raised to be a “gentleman” only to find he was a basted with no place in Victoria’s world.
If you like Richard Sharpe and his world….this is more like it but without much romantic stuff.
And anyone who remembers hearing the order to “Fix bayonets!” And rememnber what followed, Jack and the men of the 113th will touch you.
It did me…..