Matthew Hervey Books in Order
Matthew Hervey is a series of historical military novels by Allan Mallinson following the career of a British Army cavalry officer from the late Napoleonic Wars through subsequent colonial conflicts in India, North America, and South Africa. The series began with A Close Run Thing (1999) and has continued into the early 20th-century setting with later installments such as The Tigress of Mysore (2020).
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on Amazon1999 · Allan Mallinson
A Close Run Thing is a 1999 book by Allan Mallinson. It is book 1 of the series Matthew Hervey.
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Buy on Amazon2000 · Allan Mallinson
The Nizam's Daughters is a 2000 book by Allan Mallinson. It is book 2 of the series Matthew Hervey.
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Buy on Amazon2001 · Allan Mallinson
A Regimental Affair is a 2001 book by Allan Mallinson. It is book 3 of the series Matthew Hervey.
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Buy on Amazon2002 · Allan Mallinson
A Call to Arms is a 2002 book by Allan Mallinson. It is book 4 of the series Matthew Hervey.
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Buy on Amazon2003 · Allan Mallinson
The Sabre's Edge is a 2003 book by Allan Mallinson. It is book 5 of the series Matthew Hervey.
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Buy on Amazon2004 · Allan Mallinson
Rumours of War is a 2004 book by Allan Mallinson. It is book 6 of the series Matthew Hervey.
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Buy on Amazon2005 · Allan Mallinson
An Act of Courage is a 2005 book by Allan Mallinson. It is book 7 of the series Matthew Hervey.
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Buy on Amazon2006 · Allan Mallinson
Company of Spears finds Hervey on his way to South Africa, where he is preparing to form a new body of cavalry, the Cape Mounted Rifles.
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Buy on Amazon2007 · Allan Mallinson
Man of War is a 2007 book by Allan Mallinson. It is book 9 of the series Matthew Hervey.
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Buy on Amazon2008 · Allan Mallinson
Warrior is a 2008 book by Allan Mallinson. It is book 10 of the series Matthew Hervey.
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Buy on Amazon2011 · Allan Mallinson
In 1829, Lieutenant-Colonel Matthew Hervey has been promised command of his regiment, the 6th Light Dragoons. Before he can take up the post, he must…
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Buy on Amazon2015 · Allan Mallinson
Words of Command is a 2015 book by Allan Mallinson. It is book 12 of the series Matthew Hervey.
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2018 · Allan Mallinson
The Passage to India is a 2018 book by Allan Mallinson. It is book 13 of the series Matthew Hervey.
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Buy on Amazon2020 · Allan Mallinson
The Tigress of Mysore is a 2020 book by Allan Mallinson. It is book 14 of the series Matthew Hervey.
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Matthew Hervey books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “A Close Run Thing”. Start with “A Close Run Thing.”
How many books are in the Matthew Hervey series?
We list 14 books by Allan Mallinson , published between 1999–2020.
Where can I buy the Matthew Hervey books?
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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted an error? We continuously correct the catalog.