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In this volume of The Flashman Papers, Flashman, the arch-cad and toady, matches his wits, his talents for deceit and malice, and above all his speed in evasion against the most brilliant European statesman and against the most beauiful and unscrupulous adventuress of the era. From London gaming-halls and English hunting-fields to European dungeons and throne-rooms, he is involved in a desperate succession of escapes, disguises, amours and (when he cannot avoid them) hand-to-hand combats. All the while, the destiny of a continent rests on his broad and failing shoulders.
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"Always good to check in with the despicable but charming Flashman who in this episode ends up being a pawn in a game involving Otto von Bismarck, Lola Montez, and the solution to the "Schleswig-Holstein question." I'm looking forward to the next one in the series, "Flash for Freedom!""
— David (4 out of 5 stars)
Royal Flash Listener Reviews
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Colder68, 8/21/2024
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" This is my least favorite Flashman, although I learned lots about German history. As always Fraser's notes are meticulous. "
— Jennifer, 2/8/2014 -
" this one was a movie and the book is better. read it. love the rascal that is Harry Flashman! hard to put down or forget. "
— Card, 1/21/2014 -
" I can see why Flashman has a cult following: he is deceitful and naughty and manipulative, but somehow still kind of jolly and likeable. He gets himself in and out of various scrapes, and it is a good thing that he is tricked as often as he tricks others. This is the first one i read, and mostly in the bathtub, so didn't pay strict attention to the plot. I do like the historical thing, and somehow this relates to the Prisoner of Zenda which I never read so it went by me. "
— Elizabeth, 1/21/2014 -
" Great fun. Quick and witty. "
— Athena, 1/5/2014 -
" The writing was as witty and quick as in the first Flash book, but I preferred this. I think Flash feels more rounded as a character here, and while he is still a coward, liar, womaniser etc, he is just that little bit less of a villain, so easier to read. "
— Laura, 12/30/2013 -
" Harry Flashman is a riot. Such a cad... but ends up making you laugh so hard. He's like someone who is tossed and lands on his feet. BEST so far. "
— Charlotte, 12/23/2013 -
" A bit too Zenda, but still a good second showing for Flashy. I'm going to be so sad when I finish this series. "
— Anu, 12/18/2013 -
" I love the Flashman novels. On to #3! "
— Danny, 8/19/2013 -
" What a wonderful romp through another chapter of Ol' Harry Flashman's life. Enjoyed every moment! "
— Chris, 7/28/2013 -
" Flashman was slightly less dispicable in this book and I was introduced to Lola Montez for the first time so I walked away having learned something. "
— Toki, 7/5/2013 -
" Great anti-hero true cad with the ladies ends up at the center of some of the greatest military faiures in british history about to soil himself but survives to a ripe old age "
— Richard, 6/21/2013 -
" An absolute rollicking pleasure from beginning to end! Bring on the remaining 9 (or 10) books! "
— Paul, 6/10/2013 -
" Another excellent read, although it does suffer from a relatively far fetched plot. "
— Tom, 5/12/2013 -
" Being that this adventure was set in Germany I got all the German nuances that the author was writing about. Ole Flashy is still a coward but much more likeable than the first book. "
— Richie, 5/8/2013 -
" Possibly my favorite of the Flashman series, if only for its borrowing of elements from "The Prisoner of Zenda" and rousing portrayal of Lola Montes... "
— Robert, 3/31/2013 -
" Funny and fresh - not a book I normally would read, but glad I picked it up! "
— Deanne, 1/31/2013 -
" Not as good as the first Flashman book. Maybe it deserves three stars, but it's basically a reprisal of The Prisoner of Zenda, though not as good. Still, it's worth reading if you're going to read the rest of the series. "
— Lance, 1/26/2013 -
" The cad imposter is at it again. "
— Patrick\, 11/2/2012 -
" Again, and excellent tale "
— Andrew, 10/30/2012
About George MacDonald Fraser
George MacDonald Fraser (1925-2008) was an English-born author of Scottish decent. He worked for newspapers in both Britain and Canada, and wrote the famous Flashman Papers series of novels. He also wrote numerous screenplays, most notably The Three Musketeers and the James Bond film, Octopussy.
About the Narrators
David Case was a distinguished narrator who recorded over 700 audiobooks, was nominated for a Grammy Award, and received numerous AudioFile Earphones Awards for his narrations. AudioFile magazine named him a Golden Voice.
Frederick Davidson (1932–2005), also known as David Case, was one of the most prolific readers in the audiobook industry, recording more than eight hundred audiobooks in his lifetime, including over two hundred for Blackstone Audio. Born in London, he trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and performed for many years in radio plays for the British Broadcasting Company before coming to America in 1976. He received AudioFile’s Golden Voice Award and numerous Earphones Awards and was nominated for a Grammy for his readings.