Anthologies#
| Title |
Published |
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| Great Commanders of the Modern World, 1866-Present Day |
2009 |
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Matthew Hervey Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
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| A Close Run Thing |
1999 |
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| The Nizam’s Daughters / Honorable Company |
2000 |
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| A Regimental Affair |
2001 |
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| A Call to Arms |
2002 |
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| The Sabre’s Edge |
2003 |
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| Rumours of War |
2004 |
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| An Act of Courage |
2005 |
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| Company of Spears |
2006 |
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| Man of War |
2007 |
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| Warrior |
2008 |
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| On His Majesty’s Service |
2011 |
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| Words of Command |
2015 |
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| The Passage to India |
2018 |
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| The Tigress of Mysore |
2020 |
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Non-Fiction#
| Title |
Published |
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| Light Dragoons |
2006 |
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| The Making Of The British Army |
2009 |
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| 1914 |
2013 |
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| Too Important for the Generals |
2016 |
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| Fight to the Finish |
2019 |
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Allan Mallinson is a British author who spent 35 years in the British Army before turning to writing. His best-known work is the Matthew Hervey series, which follows a cavalry officer in the British Army during the post-Napoleonic era. The series began with A Close Run Thing in 1999 and now spans 14 novels.
Mallinson has also written five non-fiction books about British military history, including The Making Of The British Army (2009) and works about World War I. He writes a defense column for The Times.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books has Allan Mallinson written?
Allan Mallinson has written twenty books across three series.
What was Allan Mallinson's first book?
Allan Mallinson’s first book is A Close Run Thing, published in 1999.
Was Allan Mallinson in the military?
Yes. Allan Mallinson had a 35-year career in the British Army, retiring as a brigadier. His military experience informs both his Matthew Hervey novels and his non-fiction books about British military history.