The Tigress of Mysore

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By Allan Mallinson

Series: Matthew Hervey

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The Tigress of Mysore by Allan Mallinson is a gripping historical fiction tale set in the late 18th century against the backdrop of the Third Anglo-Mysore War. The story follows a British officer as he navigates the treacherous political landscape, encountering formidable adversaries and forging uneasy alliances in his quest to complete a perilous mission in the heart of enemy territory. The novel beautifully weaves military strategy with personal drama, offering a vivid portrayal of a tense and transformative period in Indian and British history.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by military history and stories rich with strategic intrigue. Set during a period of great conflict, the narrative explores themes of duty, loyalty, and the complex dynamics of colonial power. Fans of historical fiction who appreciate detailed depictions of 18th-century India will likely find this adventure captivating.

The Tigress of Mysore

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Set against the evocative backdrop of India in the first half of the 19th century, this novel marks the welcome return of Matthew Hervey and the 6th Light Dragons in their fourteenth adventure in this bestselling series.

Matthew Hervey is as splendid a hero as ever sprang from an author's pen — The Times

Following the 6th Light Dragoons' successful campaign in the state of Coorg and the deposition of its deranged Rajah, Lieutenant-Colonel Matthew Hervey is looking forward to a few months' respite for his regiment, for himself and his family. Indeed, with his reputation restored, he's rarely felt so content. Alas, such tranquillity is not to last.

India's governor-general believes Hervey is just the man to lead a force against the Thuggee and Dacoity gangs whose increasingly vicious attacks threaten not only the stability of a number of friendly princely states but also, of course, the East India Company's interests in the sub-continent.

And so Hervey reluctantly leads the Sixth into the field once more. It's a mission that will prove infinitely more complex, brutal, and bloody than anyone predicted. For Hervey has taken the first steps on the path towards the conflagration history calls the Indian Mutiny . . .

Mallinson's series of early 19th-century military adventures are even better than Patrick O'Brian's naval equivalent . . . Faithful period detail. Rattling pace. Loveable characters — A. N. Wilson

Thrilling . . . richly engaging, old-fashioned storytelling — Daily Mail

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The Tigress of Mysore

By Allan Mallinson

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ISBN: 9780857504401

Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 June 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bantam Books (Transworld Publishers a division of the Random House Group)

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 256g

Pages: 368

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Allan Mallinson Fiction General Fiction Historical Fiction Penguin Books Series: Matthew Hervey

About the Author

A professional solder for thirty-five years, Allan Mallinson began writing while still serving. His first book was a history of four regiments of British light dragoons, one of which he commanded. His debut novel was the bestselling A Close Run Thing, the first in an acclaimed series chronicling the life of a fictitious cavalry officer before and after Waterloo (The Tigress of Mysore is the fourteenth in the series). His The Making of the British Army was shortlisted for a number of prizes, while 1914- Fight the Good Fight won the British Army's 'Book of the Year' Award. Its sequel, Too Important for the Generals, is a provocative look at leadership during the Great War, while Fight to the Finish is a comprehensive history of the First World War, month by month. Allan Mallinson reviews for the Spectator and the TLS and also writes for The Times. He lives on Salisbury Plain.