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Kilworth Garry
The Devil's Own
DescriptionThe first of the colourful exploits of Jack Crossman, "The Devil's Own" sees him in the thick of the fighting during the notoriously brutal and bloody Crimean War. In an uneasy nineteenth century alliance with the French and the Turks, the British troops faced the dreaded Cossacks on the battlefield and debilitating diseases such as cholera in their campsites. Sergeant Jack Crossman, referred to by his admiring comrades as 'Fancy Jack', is a tough, shrewd and skilful soldier, part of the proud 88th Regiment, the Connaught Rangers, also known as 'The Devil's Own.' When Crossman is selected to lead a covert operation, he knows that his success or failure could determine the outcome of the war. Whether he and his men will survive their mission is another matter.
Hunter's Moon: A Story of Foxes
List Price: Price: $155.96 DescriptionHardback, ex-library, with usual stamps and markings, in good all round condition.
Welkin Weasels: Heastward Ho!
DescriptionMontegu Sylver, the famous weasel detective, is off to the East! Someone has stolen the priceless jade shoes of the Green Idol of the god Ommm, and the Great Pangolin of Far Kathay has asked Monty for his help. From the moment Monty and his friends set paw on a steamship bound for the land of Eggyok, they face a hazardous journey - trekking across the desert, along the Silk Road to the roof of the world, and sailing up the Yingtong River. And with Spindrick planning to put deadly weapons in every paw and claw, and the stoat Falshed hot on his tail, Monty must move fast. But things really get out of paw when Monty comes whisker to whisker with his old adversary, the evil lemming Sveltlana-Montegu Sylver, the famous weasel detective, is off to the East! Someone has stolen the priceless jade shoes of the Green Idol of the god Ommm, and the Great Pangolin of Far Kathay has asked Monty for his help. From the moment Monty and his friends set paw on a steamship bound for the land of Eggyok, they face a hazardous journey - trekking across the desert, along the Silk Road to the roof of the world, and sailing up the Yingtong River. And with Spindrick planning to put deadly weapons in every paw and claw, and the stoat Falshed hot on his tail, Monty must move fast. But things really get out of paw when Monty comes whisker to whisker with his old adversary, the evil lemming Sveltlana-
Dragoons (Ensign Early Series)
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DescriptionAn Ensign Early novel of the Anglo-Zulu War - South Africa, May 1879. Ensign Early of the 24th Foot division is only just warming to his role as the Provost-Marshal in the British army encampment at Landman’s Drift when an unidentified body turns up, and forces him to embrace his new position of power in order to solve the mystery. Early quickly discovers that the body is that of a lieutenant, who met his end during an illegal duel. His death should be treated as manslaughter… or worse, but with the gentleman’s code still strong among the offices, how will Early catch the killer before the Zulu’s attack?
Highlander
DescriptionTwelve years ago, a legend was born. Starring Christopher Lambert and Sean Connery, Highlander became a cult classic that has since spawned two film sequels, an immensely popular television series, and a host of websites, original novels, and fan merchandise.Previously only available overseas, this novel lets fans relive the adventures of Conner MacLeod, the Highlander. Born more than 400 years ago in the highlands of Scotland, he is an Immortal who can die only through decapitation. Now, in present day New York City, the Gathering is at hand, and the other Immortals have come to do battle with one another. Soon, it comes down to MacLeod and the Kurgan, the most fearsome and evil Immortal who ever lived. In the end, there can be only one.
Scarlet Sash:: A Novel of the Zulu Wars
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DescriptionA Novel of the Zulu Wars - Ensign Sebastian Early is a young soldier sent to South Africa with his regiment, the 24th Foot. The death of his friend results in Seb taking over the job of Provost-Marshal, the policeman for Lieutenant-General Lord Chelmsford’s army, just as the attack on Zululand begins. Seb has taken the post out of regard for his dead friend, but would really prefer to be soldiering with his regiment on the front line. Instead, he finds himself investigating the bizarre murder of a captain . . . and the theft of a major's gold watch. Kilworth Garry News![]()
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