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Flashman by George Macdonald Fraser

A special facsimile edition of the original Flashman. Perfect for fans of The Flashman Papers. Coward, scoundrel, imposter, and cad though Flashman may be, there is no better man to go into the jungle with. George MacDonald Fraser's beloved series of Flashman adventures resurrects the blackguard bully of Tom Brown's Schooldays as he survives fearful ordeals and outlandish perils across the four corners the world, his redeeming qualities being humour and shameless honesty. A vivid voice of times long gone, Flashman's memoirs remain as fresh and enthralling as when penned - a treat for readers of all ages. In this first instalment of The Flashman Papers, his adventures as the reluctant secret agent in Afghanistan and his entry into the exclusive company of Lord Cardigan's Hussars culminate in Flashman's foulest hour - his part in the historic disaster of the Retreat from Kabul.
'The Flashman Papers do what all great sagas do - winning new admirers along the way but never, ever betraying old onesIt is an immense achievement.' Sunday Telegraph 'Not so much a march as a full-blooded charge, fortified by the usual lashings of salty sex, meticulously choreographed battle scenes and hilariously spineless acts of self preservation by Flashman.' Sunday Times 'Not only are the Flashman books extremely funny, but they give meticulous care to authenticity. You can, between the guffaws, learn from them.' Washington Post 'A first-rate historical novelist' Kingsley Amis
George MacDonald Fraser OBE was a bestselling historical novelist, journalist and screenwriter. Having worked on newspapers in Britain and Canada he is perhaps most famous for his series of Flashman novels and his anti-hero Harry Flashman. In addition to his novels he has also written numerous screenplays, most notably The Three Musketeers and the James Bond film, Octopussy. George MacDonald Fraser died in January 2008 at the age of 82.
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ISBN 13 9780007584444
ISBN 10 000758444X
Title Flashman
Author George Macdonald Fraser
Series The Flashman Papers
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Year published 2014-07-31
Number of pages 400
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.