The siege of Khartoum
Wilcox, John200901UU
Book
Loved by fans of Sharpe and Hornblower, this popular wartime adventure series goes from strength to strength. The eyes of the world are on the fate of General Gordon and the English-held Khartoum as it comes under siege, in this latest novel in the thrilling Fonthill series. 1884. Queen Victoria's hero General Gordon is under siege. Hoards of Dervish warriors, loyal to the Mahdi, the Sudanese warlord and Messiah, are baying for British blood. With a small army and diminishing supplies, Gordon fears Khartoum will fall. Ex-captain and one-time subaltern Simon Fonthill is summoned to Cairo on a vital mission. He must enter the heavily guarded city undetected and make contact with Gordon ahead of the relief force. Together with comrade '352' Jenkins, Fonthill makes the treacherous journey across the Nile. But when they're captured by a sadistic Dervish patrol, it seems hope of a British victory is all but lost. Can Fonthill and Jenkins survive interrogation and save Khartoum!?
Main title:
The siege of Khartoum / John Wilcox.
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Imprint:
London : Headline Book Publishing : [distributor] Bookpoint : [distributor] Alliance Distribution Services Pty Ltd : [distributor] Alliance Distribution Services Pty Ltd : [distributor] Jonathan Ball Publishers SA : [distributor] Trafalgar Square, 2009.
Collation:
384 p. ; 24x18x3 cm.
Notes:
Hardback.
Biography/History:
John Wilcox was a journalist for many years before travelling all round the world while working in industry. He is now a full-time writer.
ISBN:
9780755345595 (hbk)0755345592 (hbk)
Dewey class:
AF
Language:
English
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BRN:
307574