The Blooding

Hawkwood's in America for this gripping, action-packed follow up to the bestselling Ratcatcher - for fans of Bernard Cornwell, Conn Igulden and Patrick O'Brian 1812: Britain is at war with the United States. Matthew Hawkwood, former soldier and spy, has unexpectedly arrived in America. His plan is to head for Canada and the sanctuary of the British lines. But when he gets to Albany, headquarters of the American Northern Army, he spots a familiar face within a consignment of British prisoners - Major William Lawrence. As Hawkwood and Lawrence make their bid for freedom, they uncover a plan by the Americans to launch an invasion of Canada. If Montreal and Quebec fall into American hands, they will gain control of the entire continent. Hawkwood and Lawrence must pass the information to the British before it's too late. First they have to survive the journey through the Adirondack mountains, known as the Mohawk's 'Hunting Grounds'. But deep in Hawkwood's past is an old alliance, one which could save both their lives and Canada from American rule...

ISBN	0007394594	DEWEY edition	DC23
ISBN13	9780007394593 (What's this?)	Pages	528
Publisher	HarperCollins Publishers	Published in	London
Imprint	HarperCollins Publishers Ltd	Height (mm)	240
Format	Hardback	Width (mm)	159
Publication date	16 Jan 2014	Academic level	General
DEWEY	823.92

Praise for James McGee: * 'Irresistible... rambunctious entertainment' Observer * 'Rumbustious...a darkly attractive hero, terrific period atmosphere and action' The Times * 'Atmospheric and well researched... try it' Daily Mirror * 'Breakneck pace, brutal action, clever characterisation and twisty plotting ...' Reginald Hill * 'Ratcatcher is a richly enjoyable and impressively researched novel - also very gripping. James McGee is clearly a rising star in the historical galaxy and I look forward to Hawkwood's return' Andrew Taylor, author of The American Boy

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