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Flashman On The March: A Swashbuckling Adventure Through The Pages Of History

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A Picture Of The Cover Of The Book Flashman On The March By George MacDonald Fraser. Flashman On The March George MacDonald Fraser Flashman On The March is the fourth book in the Flashman Papers series by George MacDonald Fraser. It tells the story of Harry Flashman's adventures as a soldier in the British Army during the Crimean War.

Flashman on the March

by George MacDonald Fraser

4.5 out of 5

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The book opens with Flashman being sent to the Crimea to join the Light Brigade. He is quickly promoted to captain and soon finds himself in the thick of the fighting. He witnesses the Charge of the Light Brigade and is one of the few survivors.

After the war, Flashman is sent to India to help put down the Indian Rebellion. He is involved in several battles and is eventually captured by the rebels. He is tortured and almost killed, but he is eventually rescued by a group of British soldiers.

Flashman On The March is a thrilling and exciting adventure story. It is full of action, humor, and historical detail. Fraser's writing is superb, and he brings the characters and the setting to life in a vivid and unforgettable way.

The Characters

Harry Flashman is a complex and contradictory character. He is a coward, a liar, and a cheat. But he is also brave, resourceful, and loyal. He is a survivor, and he always manages to come out on top, no matter how dire the situation.

The other characters in the book are equally well-drawn. There is Flashman's commanding officer, Lord Cardigan, who is a pompous and incompetent fool. There is also Flashman's friend, Archie Sinclair, who is a brave and honorable man. And there is Flashman's love interest, Ethelinda Saffron, who is a beautiful and intelligent woman.

The Setting

The Crimean War was a bloody and brutal conflict. It was fought between the British, French, and Ottoman Empires on one side and the Russian Empire on the other. The war was fought over control of the Crimean Peninsula, which is located in the Black Sea.

Fraser does an excellent job of describing the horrors of war. He shows the reader the carnage and the suffering that the soldiers endured. He also shows the reader the courage and the resilience of the human spirit.

The Themes

Flashman On The March is a story about many things. It is a story about war, about heroism, about love, and about betrayal. It is also a story about the human condition.

Fraser's novel is a reminder that war is a terrible thing. It is a reminder that war is not a game and that it is not something to be taken lightly.

But Fraser's novel is also a reminder that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope. There is always the possibility of redemption. And there is always the possibility of love.

Flashman On The March is a classic of historical fiction. It is a thrilling and exciting adventure story that is also full of humor, heart, and historical detail. Fraser's writing is superb, and he brings the characters and the setting to life in a vivid and unforgettable way.

I highly recommend Flashman On The March to anyone who enjoys historical fiction, adventure stories, or simply good writing.

Flashman on the March

by George MacDonald Fraser

4.5 out of 5