The book has some great descriptions of the life on a hulk without bogging down too much in detail. The hawkwood novels historical novels are set during the regency period, when britain was at war with napoleon. James mcgees historical crime thriller introduces a regencyera james bond who uncovers a sinister napoleonic plot against britain. Jul 07, 2011 buy rebellion matthew hawkwood 4 by mcgee, james isbn. James mcgee is an english novelist known for his historical adventure novels about a fictional bow street runner, matthew hawkwood james mcgee was born in kent, but, as an army child, spent his childhood in gibraltar, germany and northern ireland. My reading interests are mostly in american and european history, both fiction and non. The 6th historical thriller featuring matthew hawkwood, bow street runner and spy, now hunting a killer on the loose in regency london. The hero hawkwood s a bow street runner with a military background simular to that of sharpe if you know the books and series. James mcgee is an english novelist best known for his historical adventure novels about a fictional former soldier turned bow street runner, matthew hawkwood.
All have failed, so far meanwhile in london, bow street runner matthew hawkwood has been seconded to the foreign arm of the secret service. Matthew hawkwood, exsoldier turned bow street runner, goes undercover to hunt down smugglers and traitors at the height of the napoleonic wars resurrectionist by james mcgee book. The complete series list for matthew hawkwood james mcgee. Nowhere, however, is as grim as bedlam, notorious asylum for the insane and scene of another bizarre killing. Even though hes a bow street runner, matthew hawkwood can get caught up in international intrigue. Rebellion matthew hawkwood 4 by mcgee, james 2011 paperback. View matthew oneills profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Five books from his hawkwood series are available from pegasus books. Ratcatcher matthew hawkwood 1 by james mcgee 4 sep2006 paperback on.
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Hunting down highwaymen was not the usual preserve of a bow street runner. The fourth book in james mcgees matthew hawkwood series of books, and over the course of the last two in particular, the eponymous bow street runner is getting further and further away from his usual haunts. Matthew hawkwood, soldier turned spy, is stranded behind enemy lines, in america, a country at war with britain. James mcgees matthew hawkwood books in order fantastic fiction. Ratcatcher bow street runnerlondonnapoleonic g mcgee, james 1st in series harpercollins, 2006hardcover matthew hawkwood, a former soldier and a sharpshooter, is now one of ten bow street runners. The matthew hawkwood book series by james mcgee includes books ratcatcher, resurrectionist, rapscallion, and several more.
Matthew hawkwood goes undercover to hunt down smugglers and traitors at the height of the napoleonic wars for a french prisoner of war, there is only one fate worse than the gallows. Hawkwoods reputation for intelligence and bravery earned him a spot working for the chief magistrate, james read, at the bow street public office. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Bow street runner matthew hawkwood is summoned to a burial ground and finds the corpse of a young woman, murdered and cast into an open grave.
Bow street runner matthew hawkwood brings his own want to read. Rebellion rnib supporting blind and partially sighted people. Ratcatcher, resurrectionist, rapscallion 9780007538195 from dymocks online store. Book description the first historical thriller in the investigator matthew hawkwood series, hunter of thieves, spies, and murderers in the streets of regency london. Hawkwood regency crime thriller by james mcgee and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Meanwhile in london, bow street runner matthew hawkwood has been seconded to the foreign arm of the secret service. The fourth book in the continuing adventures of matthew hawkwood finds our hero being seconded from his normal london beat to an agency for the home office. When i heard that this book had been released, i couldnt wait to get my hands on a copy as i had enjoyed the previous 3 books in the matthew hawkwood series. Hawkwood is trying to investigate the murder of a young girl but finds that his investigation is stepping on the toes of the establishment. Back in france, food supplies are running low and the country is on the verge of bankruptcy.
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As his name was claimed to be hard to pronounce by nonenglish contemporaries, there are many variations of it in the historical record. With an overdrive account, you can save your favorite libraries for ataglance information about availability. Buy rebellion matthew hawkwood 4 by mcgee, james isbn. Im usually reading a historical novel or history book. Ratcatcher matthew hawkwood 1 by james mcgee 4sep2006. All in all i would recommend this book to anyone who likes historical thrillers that tend. Matthew hawkwood series book 4 james mcgee author 2011 the blooding matthew hawkwood series book 5 james mcgee. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. Apr 21, 2016 i love all things history and genealogy, if im not researching my genealogy in my spare time, im usually reading a historical novel or history book. This book takes a step away from normal detective work and throws matthew hawkwood into a new world of the prison hulks. They have a mission that requires his unique talents and want him to go to paris to see if the planned operation is feasible and to provide assistance if it is. Sent to investigate, hawkwood finds himself pitted against his most formidable adversary yet, an obsessive genius hellbent on advancing the cause of science at all costs. Regency london is vividly brought to life in this extraordinary pageturner, the first in a series of historical thrillers featuring bow street runner matthew hawkwood a dangerous, sexy and fascinating hero. Matthew hawkwood is a bow street runner having returned from his adventures in the colonies in the last book.
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The fourth book in james mcgees matthew hawkwood series of books, and over the course of the last two in particular, the eponymous bow street runner is. There, he meets the urbane henry brooke, who tells him hes to join a colleague in paris on a special mission. The comparisons with bernard cornwalls famous creation sharpe are unavoidable and the two men are both. The year is 1811, and bow street runner matthew hawkwood is ordered by chief magistrate james read to investigate the double murder of a coachman and a naval courier on the kent road. The comparisons with bernard cornwalls famous creation sharpe are unavoidable and the two men are. Hawkwood is an ex military man,having served in the peninsula war under the duke of wellington. Matthew hawkwood, soldier turned spy, is stranded behind enemy lines. The dashingly mysterious hawkwood is entirely suitable as a regencyera james bond. What i found interesting is mcgees choice of name for his man, for in the 14th. Rebellion by james mcgee overdrive rakuten overdrive. He has worked in banking, newspapers, the airline industry and bookselling.
The reckoning matthew hawkwood 6 by mcgee, james book. Brookes agent has come up with a daring plan and he needs hawkwoods help to put it into. They have a mission that requires his unique talents and want him to go to paris to see if the planned operation is. Heading for the safety of the canadian border, hawkwood s route takes him to albany where the chance sighting of a former comradeinarms major douglas lawrence within a consignment of british prisoners puts paid to his plans. Hawkwood in cardiff has accommodations with free wifi, 4.
Regency version of jack reacher the hero of a series of books written by the british author lee child. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover matthews. Hawkwood, resurrectionist, rapscallion, rebellion and the blooding. Rebellion matthew hawkwood series, book 4 matthew hawkwood by james mcgee. Basically he is asked to go under cover to investigate why french prisoners are escaping from the prison hulks. He has travelled extensively in europe, the united states, australia and the far east, but nowadays resides in somerset, england. Hawkwood ebook by james mcgee 9781453249192 rakuten. When highwaymen stop a coach and kill a government courier, hawkwood is called in to find them. James mcgee grew up in gibraltar, germany, and northern ireland. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read matthew hawkwood thriller series books 1 3. A regency crime thriller ebook written by james mcgee. Brookes agent has come up with a daring plan and he needs hawkwoods help to put it into action. Napoleon and his grand army have advanced to the gates of moscow but the deadly russian winter is closing in fast.