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Paperback: 218 pages
Publisher: Pen Press Publishers (30 Jun 2005)
Language English
ISBN-10: 1905203136
ISBN-13: 978-1905203130
Product Dimensions: 20.3 x 12.7 x 1.3 cm

Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 606,760 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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A courageous young officer, Peter Rutland, embarks on a dangerous mission to return a precious holy relic to its rightful owners - the religious authorities in Afghanistan. His father, a retired major, begs him to give up the commission, forewarning, "When your blood returns here it will darken the stones of our valley".

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If you enjoy Sharpe, Flashman or Hornblower, then you will want to read about Lieutenant Peter Rutland, Royal Artillery. This is the first book of a series of adventures about this new military personallity.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Totally absorbing..., 1 Oct 2006

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This is not only one of the better books when it comes to historical accuracy but one that delivers an absolutely first class read. I have not come across a novel that captures the Afghanistan conflict so well ... or one that displays such excellent attention to detail. Anyone with a passion for military accuracy will find themselves applauding the fascinating detail and the obvious hours of research that the author has undertaken.
If you are a fan of "Sharpe", you will be delighted at the arrival of Roger Carpener's "Peter Rutland" ... a character that you will undoubtedly enjoy following as much as Bernard Cornwell's hero for many years to come.

JAMES CROLL

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4.0 out of 5 stars Rutland's Curse, 6 Sep 2005

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This story drew me into it and completely absorbed me. .
I was particularly impressed with the historical accuracy and the way that the clear description of the tactical situation was interwoven with the influence of personalities, terrain, weather and logistics. All this was brought together in a very realistic depiction of the Afghan campaign. The deep understanding of military equipment and technology- particularly of the screw guns and how they were employed - meant that I came away with the feeling that I had actually been there watching the gunners at work. The dialogue was excellent - it reflected the background and dialects of the soldiers, and brought the story to life.
It was a great read.

The above is an extract from a letter written to the author by Admiral James Stark, United States Navy.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Rutland's Curse, 16 Sep 2005

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This book, picked up on the off-chance, turned out to be a cracking adventure which I just couldn't put down.

The story of a young British officer's experience in the Afghan war and his quest to fulfill a personal mission is true adventure with tremendous battle scenes vividly written with enough detail and accuracy to keep you caught up in the awful reality of war.

Add to that heros, villians, intrigue, bigoted hatred and unflinching loyalty and Rutland's Curse has it all.

Thoroughly enjoyable.

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2.0 out of 5 stars No action...
At first I was quite shocked that this book is only 214 pages long. I thought to myself "oh, a light read then, I'll be done in a number of days" My, my, I couldn't even get 3/4... Read more

Published on 31 Oct 2008 by A. Thompson

2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointment
I was looking forward to this book so much. I have an interest in this period of history and subject and I love a good story. I was so disappointed. Read more

Published on 5 Jun 2008 by A. Browne

4.0 out of 5 stars A realistic military novel
This is a quality story. It is not based on a usual story of a beaten underdog making good but on a basically sound, young English officer who learns about life and death in... Read more

Published on 17 Jan 2008 by Rob Buckler

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I thoroughly enjoyed this book, full of vivid descriptive detail that really transports you to the battle fields of the Afghan campaign. Read more

Published on 4 Oct 2006 by Nigel P. Patience

1.0 out of 5 stars quite dreadful
This book is badly written with a plot suitable for a seven year old. The romantic sub-plot is Mills and Boon at best and the the local Afghans are from central casting circa 1920... Read more

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4.0 out of 5 stars Rutland's curse - a ripping yarn !
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