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ENJOY THE *COMPLETE* SERIES OF TALES OF AN ORDINARY SOLDIER IN QUEEN VICTORIA'S ARMY.
'Puts in the bits Kipling leaves out.' Manchester Evening News
MEET RIFLEMAN JOSEPH DANDO
Rifleman Joseph Dando is no hero. Ill-fed, ill-paid and despised by polite society, he marches into battle not for glory, but to escape poverty and hunger. A man of few words but unwavering in his resolve, he finds solace in the camaraderie of his fellow riflemen. With his biting humour and resilience, Dando captures the voice of the Victorian rank-and-file -- the forgotten soldiers who built and defended an empire.
Perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell, C.S. Forester, George Macdonald Fraser, Richard Holmes and Wilbur Smith.
IN THIS THREE-BOOK SERIES:
BOOK 1: FORTUNE FAVOURS THE BRAVE
1857, India. The British Raj is on the verge of collapse. In Meerut, the city is on the edge of chaos and tensions between the British and their Indian sepoy soldiers have reached a boiling point.
BOOK 2: NO ORDINARY SOLDIER
1860, China. Britain and France launch a joint expedition to force open the gates of the Qing Empire after trade disputes and insults to their envoys. From the sweltering mudflats of Pehtang to the walls of Peking, the forces encounter blistering heat, choking humidity, and relentless Chinese resistance.
BOOK 3: RIFLEMAN AT THE READY
1868, Ethiopia. Emperor Theodore holds dozens of Europeans captive in his fortress at Magdala. Britain responds with a daring rescue mission, marching its army four hundred miles across blistering deserts and jagged ravines to free them.
PRAISE FOR THE RIFLEMAN DANDO SERIES:
'There is a degree of authenticity that makes the blood run cold.' Cambridge News
'A real feel for the time and place.' Library Thing
?????????? 'Told from the enlisted man's point of view, it makes the Sepoy Mutiny vivid and human. Worth a read.' Book Lover
?????????? 'It is a must for anyone who loves good military historical fiction. Gritty realism interspersed with light-hearted humour.' Paul E.
?????????? 'Superbly written, with lots of soldier humour that always had the ring of truth... Loved it.' Ernest G.
?????????? 'A gritty, realistic look at the life of a common soldier. Highly enjoyable.' Mr. Howard J. D.
?????????? 'This man seems to know his history.' EMPEM
?????????? 'Good research, good storyline and an excellent set of characters make for a good read! History of the finest kind!!!' Kozzak01
?????????? 'Really captures the grit and humour of the soldiers.' M. T.
?????????? 'Well researched, smoothly written, and a breath of fresh air.' Amazonian
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