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Title: The Sabre's Edge

Subtitle: Matthew Hervey, Book 5

Author: Allan Mallinson

Narrator: Errick Graham

Format: Unabridged

Length: 13 hrs and 24 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-09-17

Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

1824, the Sixth Light Dragoons are still stationed in India, and the talk in the officers' mess is of war. The Burmese are increasingly challenging the Company's dominion, and skirmishes are becoming common on India's borders. A blaze looks set to flare, taking the surrounding provinces with it. With the threat of war on two fronts, British troops must intervene.

Members Reviews:

Following this series is like an addiction

Following this series is like an addiction. I have all of the books lined up and I'm reading them one after the other. I'm learning so much history in a way that is far more digestible than school books ever were. I'm glad that Mallinson's historical fiction is rated to be very well researched, because in this case I don't know much about the period. His detail about horsemanship in all of the books has been accurate.

Great Series

I don't want to review the book. This is part of a series about a cavalry officer from Waterloo through about 1830 or so. It is an engaging story and the characters are developed to the point that I cared about them.

As with all series some are faster paced and more interesting than others, but there is action in all. Even the character's social lives are made interesting. I also happen to like Mallinson's writing style... it can be complex but it makes it all the more interesting for me.

If you are interested in historical military fiction, this is a good series.

Another Worthy Installment

Another worthy and recommended installment to the Matthew Hervey series - the study of the life and culture of a post Napoleonic-era British cavalry officer.

A brief synopsis - the setting of this book confines itself to India and Burma. Again, the sights and culture of India, are vividly described, and serve well as young Hervey wades through the trials and tribulations of both troop life and British governance. Again, there are encounters with noteworthy characters from history. The story culminates with the siege of Bhurtpore fortress. Hervey is less tolerant, more cynical, and much less spiritual - a logical result from Mallinson's previous storylines. He exhibits a natural confidence in his abilities, particularly in dealing with regimental affairs. Again, the action scenes are very well done, especially in regards to the siege of Bhurtpore.

In sum, Mallinson again provides an interesting depiction of India and Burma during the time period, with all its politics and military governance baggage. This book does requires a little more reader patience, as they must wade through a lot more history, historical characters, and the realistic portrayal of the monotony of occupation life. But, the story is well paced, and balanced with new and old characters. There is sufficient military action to keep the reader's interest while he or she wades through the associated items of historical context.

If you enjoy historical fiction of the Napoleonic era, especially the cavalry - try this book, you won't be disappointed.

Postscript: This reviewer was fortunate enough to obtain a copy of Mallinson's latest Hervey installment - "Rumors of War" - which is highly recommended.

Hervey back in England with his regiment, contrives to advance his career further. Hervey over the years has become less naive, wiser, and much more of a 'hardened' professional.