Company of Spears

Written by Allan Mallinson

Narrated by Errick Graham

All looks set fair for Major Matthew Hervey: news of a handsome legacy should allow him to purchase command of his beloved regiment, the 6th Light Dragoons. He is resolved to marry, and, rather to his surprise, the object of his affections - the widow of the late Sir Ivo Lankester - has readily consented. But he has reckoned without the opportunism of a fellow officer with ready cash to hand...

• Language: English
• Publisher: W. F. Howes Ltd
• Release date: Aug 1, 2006
• ISBN: 9781846320569

Reviews for Company of Spears

[thegeneral_1 · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

This is the last Hervey book I have read and it did not inspire me to get another. While initially the book starts out well even among regimental and quasi-political based issues in England the subsequent part dealing with South Africa is disappointing. I found this part of the book very slow especially as there was little or no battle conflict. I expected much more of this with native tribes and think the likes of Cornwell would have delivered more in an uptempo fashion.