The Blooding
A Novel
Published on 15. August 2015
Book
Hardback
496 pages
978-1-60598-810-8 (ISBN)
Description
1812: Matthew Hawkwood, soldier turned spy, is stranded behind enemy lines, in America, a country at war with Britain.
Heading for the safety of the Canadian border, Hawkwood's route takes him to Albany, where the chance sighting of a former comrade-in-arms-Major Douglas Lawrence-within a consignment of British prisoners stymies to his plans. For as the two men make their escape they uncover an American plot to invade Canada. If it is successful, the entire continent will be lost. The British authorities must be warned.
Pursued by a relentless enemy, Hawkwood and Lawrence set off across the snow-bound Adirondack Mountains; the land the Iroquois call 'The Hunting Grounds'. But they are not alone.
Buried deep in Hawkwood's past is an old alliance - one that could save both their lives and help turn the tide of war...
Heading for the safety of the Canadian border, Hawkwood's route takes him to Albany, where the chance sighting of a former comrade-in-arms-Major Douglas Lawrence-within a consignment of British prisoners stymies to his plans. For as the two men make their escape they uncover an American plot to invade Canada. If it is successful, the entire continent will be lost. The British authorities must be warned.
Pursued by a relentless enemy, Hawkwood and Lawrence set off across the snow-bound Adirondack Mountains; the land the Iroquois call 'The Hunting Grounds'. But they are not alone.
Buried deep in Hawkwood's past is an old alliance - one that could save both their lives and help turn the tide of war...
Reviews / Votes
"Matthew Hawkwood's heartbreaking past meets his hair-raising present in McGee's splendid fifth Regency thriller. Balancing moments of poignancy with swashbuckling action, historical interest, powerful suspense, and wry wit, McGee delivers all the delights of a classic adventure story." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "The pace is fast and never beyond belief, making for a most exciting story. This entertaining adventure is not just for those who enjoy American historical fiction or war stories. Readers who like their spies with quick wits and fists may want to start here and then return to the start of the series." -- Library Journal "McGee blends in historical references to Sir John Johnson, Zebulon Pike, and the Lake Champlain paddle steamer Vermont. There's also insight into the troubled history between the Six Nations and white settlers. Hawkwood's a hero to root for, especially with the addition of an intriguing back story. Captivating action, page upon page, from a Regency-era Bond or Bourne." -- Kirkus Reviews "Fast paced and filled with atmospheric setting and period details of pioneers, militias, and Huron and Mohawk warriors, this gripping tale rivals Eliot Pattison's Bone Rattler series and Cooper's Leatherstocking Tales." -- BooklistMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Dimensions
Height: 236 mm
Width: 163 mm
Thickness: 38 mm
Weight
650 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-60598-810-8 (9781605988108)
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Person
James McGee grew up in Gibraltar, Germany, and Northern Ireland. He has traveled extensively in Europe, the United States, Australia and the Far East, but nowadays resides in Somerset, England. Five books from his Hawkwood series are available from Pegasus Books: Hawkwood, Resurrectionist, Rapscallion, Rebellion and The Blooding.