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OverviewHawkwood’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… Full Product DetailsAuthor: James McGeePublisher: HarperCollins Publishers Imprint: HarperCollins Dimensions: Width: 12.90cm , Height: 3.00cm , Length: 19.80cm Weight: 0.340kg ISBN: 9780007320141ISBN 10: 0007320140 Pages: 496 Publication Date: 15 January 2015 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsReviewsPraise 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 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 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 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 Author InformationJames McGee has worked in banking, sales, newspapers, the airline industry and bookselling. His interest in the Napoleonic period dates back to his first reading of C.S. Forester’s The Gun. This is the fourth in a series of books featuring Matthew Hawkwood. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |