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Flashman

By George MacDonald Fraser
Series: The Flashman Papers
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Flashman by George MacDonald Fraser is a historical fiction novel that follows the misadventures of the cunning and cowardly Harry Flashman. Set in the 19th century, Flashman, originally an anti-hero from Tom Brown's School Days, finds himself embroiled in various military and political exploits across the British Empire. Known for his wit, deviousness, and knack for escaping perilous situations, Flashman offers a humorous yet insightful glimpse into the period's tumultuous events.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by historical adventures with a touch of wit and humour. Delve into the escapades of an unapologetically roguish character as he navigates the 19th century's tumultuous events with charm and cunning. Its blend of history and satire offers a delightfully subversive take on the traditional hero.

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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.

The first instalment of the Flashman Papers sees the fag-roasting rotter from Tom Brown's Schooldays commence his military career as a reluctant secret agent in Afghanistan. * Competition: P G Wodehouse

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The first instalment of the Flashman Papers sees the fag-roasting rotter from Tom Brown's Schooldays commence his military career as a reluctant secret agent in Afghanistan.

Expelled from Rugby for drunkenness, and none too welcome at home after seducing his father's mistress, the young Flashman embarks on a military career with Lord Cardigan's Hussars. En route to Afghanistan, our hero hones his skills as a soldier, duellist, imposter, coward and amorist (mastering all 97 ways of Hindu love-making during a brief sojourn in Calcutta), before being pressed into reluctant service as a secret agent.

His Afghan adventures culminate in a starring role in that great historic disaster, the Retreat from Kabul.

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Flashman by George MacDonald Fraser is celebrated for its unique blend of humour and historical adventure, presenting the escapades of a charismatic yet morally dubious anti-hero. Readers and critics praise its wit and the author's ability to weave real historical events seamlessly into a fictional narrative, making it an engaging read filled with both humour and historical insight.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780006511250

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 February 1999

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 230g

Pages: 352

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Fiction General Fiction George MacDonald Fraser Historical Fiction Series: The Flashman Papers

About the Author

The author of the famous Flashman Papers and the Private McAuslan stories, George MacDonald Fraser has worked on newspapers in Britain and Canada. In addition to his novels he has also written numerous screenplays, most notably The Three Musketeers, The Four Musketeers, and the James Bond film, Octopussy.

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