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‘Sparkling one-liners adorn every chapter…It is the verve of the story-telling, together with the verbal inventiveness, that lingers in the memory’ Sunday Telegraph
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'Sparkling one-liners adorn every chapter!It is the verve of the story-telling, together with the verbal inventiveness, that lingers in the memory' Sunday Telegraph
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10 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
If 'Flashy' played for England, we would all be singing, 'There's only one Harry Flashman.' As any reader of this type of novel will know, protagonists of this kind do not come along too often. Having discovered 'The Flashman Papers' a few years ago; our cowardly cad in 'Royal Flash' never fails to impress.
After being lured away from London, the dishonest poltroon is made an offer that even he cannot refuse. The chance to impersonate Royalty and sample the regal life, in return for a tidy sum. But as 'Flashy' discovers, there is no such thing as an easy ride. Finding himself once again embroiled in deceit, intrigue and giddy-up passion - he displays his quick thinking and utter resourcefulness when confronted with the malevolent Statesman Bismarck.
There is certainly something special about Harry Flashman. Is it his talent for self-preservation that we admire, or his natural ability to be the number one love rat? Personally, I think more of us can associate with him than would care to admit. Squirming through life in his usual disastrous way, he somehow lives to shirk another day.
12 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I'm reading the Flashman books for the first time, and with this, the second volume, I really started to feel hooked. The first installment was good but I felt it stalled a bit in places, but this one really tears along. I also preferred the European setting to the Afghanistan of volume I. It's funny, hugely entertaining, and yes, you will learn a bit of history as you go along. I'm looking forward to the rest of the series. (I've already got Volume 3 here, and I've just ordered the next 4).
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
For a long time people had expounded the brilliance of the flashman and the books are damn fine to read, i don't think it needs me or anyone else to write a review saying about the high quality of the writing and characters... but for me the real brilliance comes to the fore when the book is read by the likes of Rupert Penry-Jones.
I love to listen to the Flashman books on audio format when im on holiday, the only issue i have is to make sure i dont start talking like a Victorian cad whilst going to the bar to get a drink.
If you love the books and have not tried the audio format yet do so, i promise you its a whole new way to experience the world of Flashman, and if you are new to the Man...go on..you will love him.
I love to listen to the Flashman books on audio format when im on holiday, the only issue i have is to make sure i dont start talking like a Victorian cad whilst going to the bar to get a drink.
If you love the books and have not tried the audio format yet do so, i promise you its a whole new way to experience the world of Flashman, and if you are new to the Man...go on..you will love him.
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Super read
I cant believe ive grown to like this guy (after reading the first Flashman), upto his usual tricks in this one, and his love for women lands him quite a unique situation. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Pops
'Flash, aa aa, he cheats every one of us..!'
After getting the first volume Flashman (The Flashman Papers) on audio, I am now completely hooked on the flamboyantly detailed escapades of the biggest (fictional) English cad who... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Scaroth, Last of the Jagaroth
If the Queen ever invites you to Balmoral, RUN!
So hot on the heels of Flashman, George MacDonald Fraser pitches our loveable villain straight into another outrageous adventure. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Oberon
"A Scoundrel, a Liar, a Cheat, a Thief, a Coward--and oh Yes, a...
This is the second collection of papers taken from the fictional memoirs of Sir Harry Paget Flashman VC KCB KCIE (1822-1915). Read more
Published 9 months ago by M. D. Jenkins
Royal Fun
George MacDonald Fraser picks up in "Royal Flash" where he left off in "Flashman". Fraser artfully blends historical figures into his stories along with a fictional character he... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Dave_42
Flashtastic!
I read the first Flashman book (called 'Flashman') last month. I liked it so much I bought the next book: 'Royal Flashman'. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Snowman
Flashy fun
I am an occasional reader of the Flashman books and am always pleasantly surprised by how good they are and how much I enjoy them. Read more
Published 18 months ago by N. Brett
Less history than usual
I'm a great Flashman fan - I reread all the books regularly. This one is a great yarn with some great comedy moments, but the series is still finding its feet in some ways. Read more
Published on 26 April 2010 by Homer
Great stuff!!
This is good old Flashy at his best again. This book made me laugh from beginning to end and I couldn't put it down until I finshed it. Read more
Published on 4 Jan 2010 by C. Marquez Salazar
MORE FUN FROM FLASHY
A splendid antidote to the gravitas and political correctness we see all about us. The reader is sucked into the action-packed world of the amoral hero in this well-written... Read more
Published on 8 Oct 2009 by Ian Simpson
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