A Call to Arms

Publisher and industry reviews

Jacket review

"'The book picks up a pace that mirrors a cavalry charge... Hervey continues to grow in stature, while Mallinson himself continues to delight.' Observer"

UK Kirkus review

This fourth book continues the exploits of Matthew Hervey of the 6th Light Dragoons in the early 19th century. Mallinson has created an attractive and interesting character, and painstakingly researched historical events to create an authentic feel to the writings. At the start of this novel Hervey is out of uniform and visiting Rome, where he meets the poet Shelley (whom he saves from a post office brawl), and they strike up a brief friendship. Later Hervey rejoins his old regiment and they are sent to India and then deep into the jungle on a mission to thwart an attack on Chittagong by the Burmese. Mallinson has lost none of his vigour for writing intense prose; whereas lesser authors might go off the boil slightly four novels into a series, Mallinson patently agonizes over his descriptions, gets the balance right on just how much cavalry information to slip in, and masterfully dovetails historical events to create an excellent balance. (Kirkus UK)

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