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The Blooding
- Author
- James McGee
- Narrator
- David Timson
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Publish Date
- 3 July 2014
- Run Time
- 17 hours 26 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
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What to expect
Hawkwood’s in America for this gripping, action-packed follow up to the bestselling Ratcatcher – for fans of Bernard Cornwell, Conn Igulden and Patrick O’Brian
DECEMBER, 1812
Britain is locked in a bitter war with America and Matthew Hawkwood, soldier turned spy, is stranded behind enemy lines.
A TERRIFYING PLOT
Hawkwood heads for the Canadian border, along with former comrade-in-arms, Major Douglas Lawrence. But as they men make their escape, the two men uncover a plot that could turn the British Empire to dust.
A PERILOUS JOURNEY
Pursued by a relentless enemy, Hawkwood and Lawrence set off across the Adirondack Mountains. But they are not alone. Buried deep in Hawkwood’s past is an old alliance – one which could save both their lives and turn the tide of war…
Critics Review
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Praise for James McGee:
- 'Irresistible… rambunctious entertainment' Observer
- 'Rumbustious…a darkly attractive hero, terrific period atmosphere and action' The Times
- 'Atmospheric and well researched… try it' Daily Mirror
- ‘Breakneck pace, brutal action, clever characterisation and twisty plotting …' Reginald Hill
- ‘Ratcatcher is a richly enjoyable and impressively researched novel – also very gripping. James McGee is clearly a rising star in the historical galaxy and I look forward to Hawkwood's return' Andrew Taylor, author of The American Boy
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Details
- Author
- James McGee
- Narrator
- David Timson
- Duration
- 17 hours 26 minutes
- Release Date
- 3 July 2014
- ISBN
- 9780007459858
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Genre
- Adventure / action fiction, Historical fiction
Synopsis
Hawkwood’s in America for this gripping, action-packed follow up to the bestselling Ratcatcher – for fans of Bernard Cornwell, Conn Igulden and Patrick O’Brian DECEMBER, 1812Britain is locked in a bitter war with America and Matthew Hawkwood, soldier turned spy, is stranded behind enemy lines. A TERRIFYING PLOTHawkwood heads for the Canadian border, along with former comrade-in-arms, Major Douglas Lawrence. But as they men make their escape, the two men uncover a plot that could turn the British Empire to dust. A PERILOUS JOURNEYPursued by a relentless enemy, Hawkwood and Lawrence set off across the Adirondack Mountains. But they are not alone. Buried deep in Hawkwood’s past is an old alliance – one which could save both their lives and turn the tide of war…
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