Dust and Steel

Informationen zum Autor Born in 1956, Patrick Mercer read History at Oxford University before joining the Army. He commanded his battalion in Bosnia and Canada. Previously receiving a gallantry commendation, he was awarded the OBE in 1997. A respected historian, he has already published a non-fiction account of the Inkerman battle during the Crimean War. Klappentext Thrilling military history from the author of To Do and Die. Zusammenfassung Thrilling military history from the author of To Do and Die.

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Praise for To Do and Die:
'A finely-drawn depiction of battle and the camaraderie of war' Daily Mail
'A tremendous achievement by a storyteller who knows the humour, the fear and the frenzy of men in battle.' Bernard Cornwell
'Mercer's prose is muscular yet silky smooth . His depiction of the experience of battle is unsurpassed'
Saul David, author of Zulu Dawn
'An excellent fiction debut. Any more please?'
Military Illustrated
'Mercer creates colourful, believable characters that stay true to the dialect of the time, but remain recognisable to any modern soldier. Fans of Sharpe, Flashman or Matthew Hervey should enjoy this novel'
Soldier magazine

Product details

• Authors: Patrick Mercer, Mercer Patrick
• Publisher: Harper Collins Uk
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 06.01.2011
• EAN: 9780007302741
• ISBN: 978-0-00-730274-1
• No. of pages: 400
• Dimensions: 130 mm x 200 mm x 28 mm
• Subjects: Fiction > Narrative literature; FICTION / War & Military, FICTION / Historical / General, Historical mysteries, Historical fiction, FICTION / Action & Adventure, Historical adventure, Classic fiction (pre c 1945), FICTION / Fantasy / Epic, FICTION / Thrillers / Historical, India, c 1800 to c 1900, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, Historical crime & mysteries, Historical adventure fiction, Napoleonic War fiction, Fiction based on or inspired by true events, Classic fiction: general and literary, Narrative theme: Journeys and voyages