"For those who like historical fiction to be written well, you simply cannot beat the adventures of Flashman. Start here, and you will immediately invest in the rest."
"As with Clancy, Forsyth has written many great political thrillers (Dogs of War, Fist of God) but this one is Lady Thatcher's favourite - what more recommendation is needed?"
"A truly great American crime novel from a modern day Raymond Chandler - he revels in political sleaze, I can't wait until he writes his long-promised Clinton era novel..."