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Flashman in the Great Game: A Novel
     

Flashman in the Great Game: A Novel

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by George MacDonald Fraser
 

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“Hilariously funny.”—The New York Times Book Review

One of literature's most delightful rakes is back in another tale of rollicking adventure and tantalizing seduction. The plucky Flashman's latest escapades are sure to entertain devotees as well as attract new aficionados.

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“Hilariously funny.”—The New York Times Book Review

One of literature's most delightful rakes is back in another tale of rollicking adventure and tantalizing seduction. The plucky Flashman's latest escapades are sure to entertain devotees as well as attract new aficionados.

Editorial Reviews

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Praise for the Flashman series
“Hilariously funny.”—The New York Times Book Review
 
“Great dirty fun!”—Grand Rapids Press
 
“The most entertaining anti-hero in a long time… Moves from one ribald and deliciously corrupt episode to the next… Wonderful and scandalous.”—Publishers Weekly
 
“Raises dastardliness to the level of an art… One of the most amusing and sardonic novels I have ever read!”—Omaha World
 
“As irreverent and picaresque as Tom Jones and always more dramatic… Flashman is a one-man demolition squad!”—Chicago Today
 
“Marvelously entertaining… A delight!”—Providence Journal

Product Details

ISBN-13:
9780452263031
Publisher:
Penguin Publishing Group
Publication date:
09/28/1989
Series:
Flashman Series
Pages:
336
Sales rank:
253,664
Product dimensions:
5.40(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.70(d)
Age Range:
18 Years

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Meet the Author

George MacDonald Fraser was a bestselling historical novelist, journalist and screenwriter. He is perhaps most famous for his series of Flashman novels, featuring his antihero Harry Flashman. In addition to his novels, he wrote numerous screenplays, most notably The Three Musketeers and the James Bond film Octopussy. George MacDonald Fraser died in 2008 at the age of 82.

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Flashman in the Great Game 4.3 out of 5 based on 0 ratings. 4 reviews.
Anonymous More than 1 year ago
An excellent series, and much of it touched upon, in remembrance, herein. The Indian adventure as well is thrilling and informative to boot.
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Guest More than 1 year ago
Like all of Fraser's 'Flashman' books, this one can be read by itself, but is always more enjoyable when you've read the other books in the series. Quintessential Harry Flashman: Our poor (but not-to-be-pitied) hero continues to go from frying pan to fire, again and again and again. One of the most gripping and harrowing installments in the series, and also one of the most rewarding as far as the development of the Flashman character. But never fear! Old Flashy most certainly does not grow out of his wicked and self-centered ways! Exotic locals, beautiful women, and more bloodshed than would be believable if it were not based on historical events.