
The Lambs
Peter Cottrell(Author)
Robert Hale Ltd (Publisher)
Published on 1. February 2014
Book
Hardback
224 pages
978-0-7198-1183-8 (ISBN)
Description
Ginchy, autumn 1916 The 9th Battalion, The Royal Dublin Fusiliers, known rather ominously as 'The Lambs', go over the top. In 1914, Kevin Flynn had hardly given the war a thought; everyone said it would be over by Christmas: the problem was no one said which year. Instead, desperate to impress a girl called Mary, Flynn and his friends, like thousands of fellow Irishmen eager not to miss the adventure of a lifetime, and keen to help set their country free, begin a journey that leads inexorably to the shattered ruins of Ginchy and suffering beyond imagination. Confronted by the vagaries of army life, the harsh realities of war and rising hostility at home, Flynn finds his courage, loyalty and love tested to the limit making him question whether it was worth becoming a lamb to the slaughter.
Reviews / Votes
'Historically accurate and exciting - I look forward to reading more by this author' - Historical Novel ReviewMore details
Edition
Alabama
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
The Crowood Press Ltd
Product notice
With dust jacket
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-7198-1183-8 (9780719811838)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Peter Cottrell grew up in South Wales. He joined the Territorial Army whilst still in the sixth form and after qualifying as a teacher, was commissioned into the Royal Navy in 1988. He later transferred into the army's Educational and Training Services Branch, specializing in teaching military history and international relations. He retired in 2008 to teach English, history and classics and to pursue a career in writing. His first novel, England's Janissary, was also published by Robert Hale.