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1900 - Peter Rutland, now a Major in the Royal Artillery, is posted to Cape Province in the early part of 1900 to trial a new type of gun under battlefield conditions against the Boers. He finds this campaign completely different from any other action he has been in before, and he is unsure about the validity of the reasons for fighting these farmers. His family relationships turn this campaign into a personal civil war for him. He is still deeply saddened by the death of his wife Beatrice but finds a new love from an unexpected situation. During the intense fighting, the type of which foreshadows that of the First World War, he discovers treachery, and a depth of loyalty that he should have been aware of. Rutland's Guns gives an insight into the lives of Gunners during the Boer War in South Africa, and vividly paints the picture of action in a beautiful but unforgiving country. For more historical details on weapons and the battles visit the website - www.roger-carpenter.co.uk
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Roger Carpenter was born and bred in Surrey, England. He is 70 years of age, married, with a son and daughter; they are also married and have produced four granddaughters and a grandson, who are the joy of his life.CHAR(13) + CHAR(10)CHAR(13) + CHAR(10)He and his wife have, for the past 40 years, lived in an old farm house in the North Downs. He had a horticultural company for many years that was one of the very first Garden Centres in Great Britain. He retired in 1987 and now manages 100 acres of woodland that they bought in Kent some years ago. During his National Service, he served in the Royal Artillery from 1953 to 1955. It was during his time as a Gunner that he developed an interest in military history. As an avid reader of C.S. Forester, Alexander Kent and Bernard Cornwell, and a devotee of the eminent historian Professor Richard Holmes, he immersed himself in his main interest of late 19th and early 20th century military engagements and weaponry before writing "Rutland's Curse," his debut novel. Rutland?s Guns is the sequel based on the same officer, Peter Rutland, who is now serving with the Gunners in the Boer War. For more historical details visit his website - www.roger-carpenter.co.uk
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
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Enjoyable read,
By JayKay (London) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Rutland's Guns (Paperback)
I've read Roger Carpenter's second book first because I'm particularly interested in the Boer War. This is a well written, fast paced tale underpinned by good historical research, something surprisingly lacking in some historical novels. A good read. Now I should read his earlier novel set in Afghanistan.
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This review is from: Rutland's Guns (Paperback)
I have been reading military history novels for over 30 years and this is excellent, the first book was great but I think this one is even better. I am looking foward to the next, if you like military history novels buy these.
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4.0 out of 5 stars (5 customer reviews) 4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
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Rutland's Guns,
By Jack Cade "An old Gunner" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Rutland's Guns (Paperback)
This is an excellent follow up to Rutland's Curse which was a great military history novel set in Afghanistan.
Where will Peter Rutland go next? Wherever it is I will follow. An Old Gunner 2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
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A page turner to the very end,
By Rob Buckler "Badge" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Rutland's Guns (Paperback)
This story continues the Rutland series but it can be read on its own for a real historical military adventure.
Roger Carpenter has again caught the feeling of the 1899 era in London and involved the reader with the interest in detail of gunnery without being pedantic. There are unexpected twists in the story that kept my attention completely captured. His excellent description, not only of the South African countryside, but also of the life and duty of the Gunners is a great pleasure to read. He obviously spends a great deal of time on historic and geographic research. [...] 1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
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Rutland's guns,
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This review is from: Rutland's Guns (Paperback)
This was a very fast and enjoyable read ! I would recommend it for anyone who likes this type of historical fiction.
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