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The Adventures of Jack Lark

Author : Paul Fraser Collard
Publisher : Headline
Page : 1024 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2021-09-29
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781472291554

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The first three Victorian military adventures featuring hero Jack Lark, now available together in ebook.If you love Bernard Cornwell's Sharpe series, Matthew Harffy and Patrick O'Brian, you won't want to miss Paul Fraser Collard's action-packed series. INTRODUCING ROGUISH HERO JACK LARK: SOLDIER, LEADER, IMPOSTER. 'Brilliant' BERNARD CORNWELL 'Once again, Paul Fraser Collard proves he is a true master of action adventure' MATTHEW HARFFY 'Like all the best vintages Jack Lark has aged to perfection. Scarred, battered and bloody, his story continues to enthral' ANTHONY RICHES _________ THE SCARLET THIEF Crimean Peninsula, 1854. The men of the King's Royal Fusiliers are in terrible trouble. Young officer Jack Lark has to act immediately and decisively. His life and the success of the campaign depend on it. But does he have the mettle, the officer qualities that are the life blood of the British Army? From a poor background in London's East End, Lark has risen through the ranks by stealth and guile and now he faces the ultimate test... THE MAHARAJAH'S GENERAL Bombay, 1856. Jack Lark barely survived the Battle of the Alma. In hospital, wounded, and with his stolen life left lying on the battlefield, he grasps a chance to prove himself a leader once more. Poor Captain Danbury is dead, but Jack will travel to his new regiment in India, under his name. Exposed as a fraud, he's rescued by the chaplain's beautiful daughter, who has her own reasons to escape. They seek desperate refuge with the Maharajah of Sawadh, the charismatic leader whom the British Army must subdue. And, in return for his safety, Jack finds he must train the very army the British may soon have to fight... THE DEVIL'S ASSASSIN Bombay, 1857. Jack Lark is living precariously as an officer when his heroic but fraudulent past is discovered by the Devil - Major Ballard, the army's intelligence officer. Ballard is gathering a web of information to defend the British Empire, and he needs a man like Jack on his side. Not far away, in Persia, the Shah is moving against British territory and, with the Russians whispering in his ear, seeks to conquer the crucial city of Herat. As the British march to war, Jack learns that secrets crucial to the campaign's success are leaking into their enemies' hands. Ballard has brought him to the battlefield to end a spy's deceit. But who is the traitor? _________ READERS LOVE THE JACK LARK SERIES: 'Jack Lark is one of my favourite literary creations' 5* Reader Review 'Up there with the best of the genre' 5* Reader Review 'Collard's development of Lark is brilliant' 5* Reader Review 'This truly is edge of the seat writing' 5* Reader Review 'A breathless, memorable read and I recommend it completely' 5* Reader Review 'SO good. Redcoats, gunpowder, and the horror of battle. Anyone who read Sharpe should devour this . . . A masterclass of grit and determination' 5* Reader Review 'WOW. This is a very fast paced story that I found incredibly difficult to put down . . . If you like Victorian novels especially military ones, this series is definitely for you' 5* Reader Review

The Lone Warrior (Jack Lark, Book 4)

Author : Paul Fraser Collard
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2015-11-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781472222725

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Jack Lark, once the Scarlet Thief, is back in The Lone Warrior by Paul Fraser Collard - and he's about to march right into the bubbling centre of the Indian Mutiny. This series is perfect for fans of Conn Iggulden and Bernard Cornwell and 'evokes the horror of that era with great brio. Enthralling' (The Times) Bombay, 1857. India is simmering with discontent, and Jack Lark, honourably discharged from the British Army, aims to take the first ship back to England. But before he leaves, he cannot resist the adventure of helping a young woman escape imprisonment in a gaming house. He promises to escort Aamira home, but they arrive in Delhi just as the Indian Mutiny explodes. As both sides commit horrific slaughter and the siege of Delhi begins, Jack realises that despite the danger he cannot stand by and watch. At heart, he is still a soldier... The Lone Warrior is a scintillating tale of battle and courage from the author of The Scarlet Thief. Praise for Paul Fraser Collard: 'I love a writer who wears his history lightly enough for the story he's telling to blaze across the pages like this. Jack Lark is an unforgettable new hero' Anthony Riches 'Sharpe fans will be delighted to welcome a swashbuckling new hero to follow... Marvellous fun' Peterborough Telegraph 'A confident, rich and exciting novel that gave me all the ingredients I would want for a historical adventure of the highest order' For Winter Nights 'It felt accurate, it felt real, it felt alive... The battles had me hooked, riveted to the page, there were times when I was almost as breathless as the exhausted soldiers' Parmenion Books

The Lost Outlaw (Jack Lark, Book 8)

Author : Paul Fraser Collard
Publisher : Headline
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2020-05-19
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1472239113

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The Lost Outlaw (Jack Lark, Book 8) by Paul Fraser Collard Pdf

The eighth action-packed Victorian military adventure featuring hero Jack Lark: soldier, leader, imposter. Expect hard fighting, dangerous bandoleros and double-crossing aplenty as Jack arrives in Mexico. A must-read military adventure for fans of Bernard Cornwell and Simon Scarrow. Dusty deserts, showdowns under the blistering sun, bloodthirsty bandoleros, rough whisky and rougher men. Bullets fly, emotions run high and treachery abounds in The Lost Outlaw. This is classic Jack Lark in a classic western...an exceptionally entertaining historical action adventure' Louisiana, 1863. Jack Lark is on the long and lonely road to nowhere, the battlefield behind him. But soon his soldier skill lands him a job, and a new purpose - defending a valuable wagon train of cotton as it journeys down through Texas to Mexico. Working for another man, let alone the volatile Brannigan, isn't going to be easy. And with the Deep South's most infamous outlaws hot on their trail, Jack knows he is living on borrowed time. As they cross the border, Jack quickly discovers that the usual rules of war don't apply. He will have to fight to survive, and this time the battle might prove one he could lose. Praise for the Jack Lark series: 'Brilliant' Bernard Cornwell 'Enthralling' The Times 'You feel and experience all the emotions and the blood, sweat and tears that Jack does... I devoured it in one sitting' Parmenion Books

The Devil's Assassin (Jack Lark, Book 3)

Author : Paul Fraser Collard
Publisher : Headline
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2015-01-29
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781472222701

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The Devil's Assassin (Jack Lark, Book 3) by Paul Fraser Collard Pdf

Jack Lark is The Devil's Assassin who stalks the streets of Bombay in this exhilarating and dangerous adventure by Paul Fraser Collard. History 'blazes across the pages' (Anthony Riches) in this series that will appeal to readers of Bernard Cornwell and Simon Scarrow. Bombay, 1857. Jack Lark is living precariously as an officer when his heroic but fraudulent past is discovered by the Devil - Major Ballard, the army's intelligence officer. Ballard is gathering a web of information to defend the British Empire, and he needs a man like Jack on his side. Not far away, in Persia, the Shah is moving against British territory and, with the Russians whispering in his ear, seeks to conquer the crucial city of Herat. The Empire's strength is under threat and the army must fight back. As the British march to war, Jack learns that secrets crucial to the campaign's success are leaking into their enemies' hands. Ballard has brought him to the battlefield to end a spy's deceit. But who is the traitor? THE DEVIL'S ASSASSIN sweeps Jack Lark through a thrilling tale of explosive action as the British face the Persian army in the inky darkness of the desert night.

The Rebel Killer (Jack Lark, Book 7)

Author : Paul Fraser Collard
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 443 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2018-07-26
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781472239082

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JACK LARK: SOLDIER, LEADER, IMPOSTER. The seventh book in the gripping historical military adventure series for fans of Bernard Cornwell, S.J.A. Turney and Matthew Harffy. 'Brilliant' Bernard Cornwell 'Jack Lark is one of my favourite literary creations of the modern swathe of historical fiction' S.J.A. Turney 'Nobody writing today depicts the chaos, terror and brutality of war better' Matthew Harffy Fighting for the Union gave Jack Lark purpose. But America is tearing itself apart and no one will be left in peace. Virginia, 1861. With his comrades defeated, Jack turns his back on the battlefield. At heart he's still a soldier, but this wholly uncivil war has left him wanting something - and someone - more. Lost in the woods with the Confederate army closing in, Jack will stop at nothing to protect Rose and the future they might share. Then one bullet changes everything and Jack wakes up in a military hospital - alone. Broken but determined, he sets out on an epic journey across the Confederacy disguised in the grey coat of his one-time enemy. He will find the man who destroyed his life. Jack Lark is out for revenge. THE REBEL KILLER: JACK LARK BOOK 7 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ READERS CAN'T GET ENOUGH OF JACK LARK: 'The author has continually raised the bar and this book is no exception' 'You can feel the heat and dust of battle, hear the cannons roar and the screams of the wounded and dying' 'Everything you need in an historical military novel. Intrigue, deception, the horror of combat, revenge...' 'Jack Lark is a hero I'll happily follow' 'Eminently readable, extremely descriptive, and captivating'

The Scarlet Thief

Author : Paul Fraser Collard
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2013-05-09
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781472200242

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Brilliant' BERNARD CORNWELL 'Enthralling' THE TIMES 'Nobody writing today depicts the chaos, terror and brutality of war better' MATTHEW HARFFY INTRODUCING ROGUISH HERO JACK LARK: SOLDIER, LEADER, IMPOSTER. A compelling military adventure for fans of Bernard Cornwell, Conn Iggulden and Matthew Harffy. 1854: The banks of the Alma River, Crimean Peninsula. The men of the King's Royal Fusiliers are in terrible trouble. Young officer Jack Lark has to act immediately and decisively. His life and the success of the campaign depend on it. But does he have the mettle, the officer qualities that are the life blood of the British Army? From a poor background in London's East End, Lark has risen through the ranks by stealth and guile and now he faces the ultimate test... THE SCARLET THIEF introduces us to a formidable, ambitious and brutally courageous new hero to rival Richard Sharpe. READERS CAN'T GET ENOUGH OF JACK LARK: 'Jack Lark is the new hero everyone should be reading' 'Life and death on the frontline is so viscerally described that you can smell and taste the blood and powder' 'Everything you need in an historical military novel. Intrigue, deception, the horror of combat, revenge...' 'Jack Lark is a hero I'll happily follow' 'What a great start to a new series, long may it continue

Fugitive (Jack Lark, Book 9)

Author : Paul Fraser Collard
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 339 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2020-08-20
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781472263452

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JACK LARK: SOLDIER, LEADER, IMPOSTER. The ninth book in the exhilarating and dangerous military adventure series for fans of Bernard Cornwell, Matthew Harffy and Griff Hosker. 'Brilliant' Bernard Cornwell 'Quite simply do yourself a favour and read these books' S.J.A. Turney 'Collard's wonderful rogue, Jack Lark, rampages through skirmishes and cataclysmic battles in search of riches, vengeance and, ultimately, his place in the world... A true master of action adventure' Matthew Harffy CAN THE BATTLEFIELD SAVE A WANTED MAN? London, 1868. Jack Lark is now a businessman, running a thriving club in the Whitechapel backstreets. But when he goes up against the East End's most notorious criminal, the consequences are devastating. A wanted man, Jack joins the British army on campaign across Abyssinia, a high-stakes mission that returns him to the battlefield and on to the fortress of Magdala where the formidable Emperor Tewodros has taken British subjects prisoner. But life on the run can turn dangerous, especially in a land ravaged by war . . . FUGITIVE: JACK LARK BOOK 9 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ READERS CAN'T GET ENOUGH OF JACK LARK: 'A treat for any lover of action and adventure in their historical fiction' 'The reader is drawn into a world full of excitement, danger ... and possibilities' 'Everything you need in an historical military novel. Intrigue, deception, the horror of combat, revenge...' 'A ripping yarn, and a satisfyingly energetic romp' 'The research is, as always, impeccable'

Diamond Hunter (Jack Lark, Book 11)

Author : Paul Fraser Collard
Publisher : Headline
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2022-10-13
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781472263513

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Diamond Hunter (Jack Lark, Book 11) by Paul Fraser Collard Pdf

JACK LARK: SOLDIER, LEADER, IMPOSTER. The eleventh book in the gripping military adventure series for fans of Bernard Cornwell, Conn Iggulden and Simon Scarrow. 'Brilliant' Bernard Cornwell 'A gripping adventure from start to finish. Jack Lark might not be the hero anyone wants, but he's most definitely the hero you need!' Richard Cullen/ R. S. Ford 'Paul Collard has become one of the most readable figures in Historical Fiction' Parmenion Books South Africa, 1871. Jack Lark no longer walks alone. With the worldly Anna Baker by his side, he travels to the Cape Colony diamond fields determined to seek their fortune - and an adventurous new life together. The journey north soon turns violent as tensions erupt between other hopeful diggers and a gang of Boer men. Everyone has their eye on the same elusive prize - and some will stop at nothing to get it. For Jack and Anna, unearthing a diamond is only half the battle. Getting out of the mines alive will prove far more difficult - and dangerous. And when the worst happens, Jack finds himself tested as no enemy, no man and no war has ever before. DIAMOND HUNTER: JACK LARK BOOK 11 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ READERS CAN'T GET ENOUGH OF JACK LARK: 'A totally immersive and absorbing adventure' 'Diamond Hunter is a book you will not want to put down' 'Paul Fraser Collard goes from strength to strength' 'A delicately balanced formula that is mixed to perfection' 'Quite simply do yourself a favour and read these books'

Commander (Jack Lark, Book 10)

Author : Paul Fraser Collard
Publisher : Headline
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2021-10-28
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781472263490

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Commander (Jack Lark, Book 10) by Paul Fraser Collard Pdf

'A gripping adventure... Jack Lark might not be the hero anyone wants, but he's most definitely the hero you need!' R. S. FORD 'A tour de force' SIMON TURNEY 'Historical adventure with nuance and a flawed, melancholy hero' THE TIMES A true leader serves his men. The Jack Lark series is historical military fiction at its finest, for fans of Bernard Cornwell's Sharpe series, Matthew Harffy and Patrick O'Brian. This is the tenth adventure featuring Jack Lark: soldier, leader, imposter. Egypt, 1869. Jack Lark has reinvented himself once more. Working as an unofficial agent for the Consul-General, he moves among the most powerful men in Cairo. But when the opportunity arises to join legendary explorer Sir Samuel White Baker on his expedition into the Sudan, Jack can't resist a new adventure. Jack assumes command of an elite cadre to protect the fleet of vessels. But, as they move down the Nile, Jack and his men soon find themselves in a land where the rule of law means nothing, and those who wield power will do anything to keep it. And when a new friend seeks Jack's help, Jack must decide where his loyalties truly lie . . . Praise for the Jack Lark series: 'Brilliant' Bernard Cornwell 'Enthralling' The Times 'Bullets fly, emotions run high and treachery abounds... exceptionally entertaining historical action adventure' Matthew Harffy 'Expect ferocious, bloody action from the first page' Ben Kane 'You feel and experience all the emotions and the blood, sweat and tears that Jack does... I devoured it in one sitting' Parmenion Books

The Rebel Killer (Jack Lark, Book 7)

Author : Paul Fraser Collard
Publisher : Headline
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2018-07-26
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781472239082

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The Rebel Killer (Jack Lark, Book 7) by Paul Fraser Collard Pdf

Paul Fraser Collard's roguish hero Jack Lark - dubbed 'Sharpe meets the Talented Mr Ripley' - returns once more, switching sides to join the ranks of the Confederate Army. This latest adventure will see Jack journey through the Southern states as the American Civil War continues in earnest, and is a must-read for fans of Bernard Cornwell and Simon Scarrow. 'Enthralling' The Times on the Jack Lark series Fighting for the Union gave Jack Lark purpose. But America is tearing itself apart and no one will be left in peace. Virginia, 1861. With his comrades defeated, Jack turns his back on the battlefield. At heart he's still a soldier, but this wholly uncivil war has left him wanting something - and someone - more. Lost in the woods with the Confederate army closing in, Jack will stop at nothing to protect Rose and the future they might share. Then one bullet changes everything and Jack wakes up in a military hospital - alone. Broken but determined, he sets out on an epic journey across the Confederacy disguised in the grey coat of his one-time enemy. He will find the man who destroyed his life. Jack Lark is out for revenge.

The Lost Outlaw (Jack Lark, Book 8)

Author : Paul Fraser Collard
Publisher : Headline
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2019-07-25
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781472239129

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The Lost Outlaw (Jack Lark, Book 8) by Paul Fraser Collard Pdf

The eighth action-packed Victorian military adventure featuring hero Jack Lark: soldier, leader, imposter. Expect hard fighting, dangerous bandoleros and double-crossing aplenty as Jack arrives in Mexico. A must-read military adventure for fans of Bernard Cornwell and Simon Scarrow. Dusty deserts, showdowns under the blistering sun, bloodthirsty bandoleros, rough whisky and rougher men. Bullets fly, emotions run high and treachery abounds in The Lost Outlaw. This is classic Jack Lark in a classic western...an exceptionally entertaining historical action adventure' Louisiana, 1863. Jack Lark is on the long and lonely road to nowhere, the battlefield behind him. But soon his soldier skill lands him a job, and a new purpose - defending a valuable wagon train of cotton as it journeys down through Texas to Mexico. Working for another man, let alone the volatile Brannigan, isn't going to be easy. And with the Deep South's most infamous outlaws hot on their trail, Jack knows he is living on borrowed time. As they cross the border, Jack quickly discovers that the usual rules of war don't apply. He will have to fight to survive, and this time the battle might prove one he could lose. Praise for the Jack Lark series: 'Brilliant' Bernard Cornwell 'Enthralling' The Times 'You feel and experience all the emotions and the blood, sweat and tears that Jack does... I devoured it in one sitting' Parmenion Books

The True Soldier

Author : Paul Fraser Collard
Publisher : Headline
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2017-07-13
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781472239051

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In The True Soldier by Paul Fraser Collard, roguish hero Jack Lark - dubbed 'Sharpe meets the Talented Mr Ripley' - travels to America to reinvent himself as the American Civil War looms... A must-read for fans of Bernard Cornwell and Simon Scarrow. 'Enthralling' - The Times 'This ain't the kind of war you are used to. It's brother against brother, countryman against countryman' April, 1861. Jack Lark arrives in Boston as civil war storms across America. A hardened soldier, Jack has always gone where he was ordered to go - and killed the enemy he was ordered to kill. But when he becomes a sergeant for the Union army, he realises that this conflict between North and South is different. Men are choosing to fight - and die - for a cause they believe in. The people of Boston think it will take just one, great battle. But, with years of experience, Jack knows better. This is the beginning of something that will tear a country apart - and force Jack to see what he is truly fighting for.

The Jack Lark Library

Author : Paul Fraser Collard
Publisher : Headline
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2017-03-23
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781472247926

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The Jack Lark Library by Paul Fraser Collard Pdf

Available together for the first time, The Jack Lark Library by Paul Fraser Collard is complete Jack Lark backstory. **Includes brand-new, never-before-seen prequel: RASCAL** A must-read for fans of Bernard Cornwell and Simon Scarrow. 'An appealing and formidable hero' Sunday Express on The Last Legionnaire 'Enthralling' - The Times on The Lone Warrior 'Brilliant' - Bernard Cornwell on The Scarlet Thief From gin palace pot boy to a young Private who wears his red coat with pride, The Jack Lark Library reveals the early years of Jack Lark: Soldier, Leader, Imposter. RASCAL: Jack finds himself witness to the execution of Mistress Manning, murderess in the notorious 'Bermondsey Horror' case. ROGUE: When an unlikely ally draws Jack from the East End alleys into the bright lights of a masked ball, he gets a glimpse of another life... RECRUIT:Forced to leave London, Jack is now a young recruit, determined to make his way as a Redcoat. REDCOAT:Jack relishes the camaraderie of barracks life, but four years of harsh discipline hasn't blunted his desire to be more than just a Redcoat...

The Lone Warrior (Jack Lark, Book 4)

Author : Paul Fraser Collard
Publisher : Headline
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2015-11-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781472222725

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The Lone Warrior (Jack Lark, Book 4) by Paul Fraser Collard Pdf

Jack Lark, once the Scarlet Thief, is back in The Lone Warrior by Paul Fraser Collard - and he's about to march right into the bubbling centre of the Indian Mutiny. This series is perfect for fans of Conn Iggulden and Bernard Cornwell and 'evokes the horror of that era with great brio. Enthralling' (The Times) Bombay, 1857. India is simmering with discontent, and Jack Lark, honourably discharged from the British Army, aims to take the first ship back to England. But before he leaves, he cannot resist the adventure of helping a young woman escape imprisonment in a gaming house. He promises to escort Aamira home, but they arrive in Delhi just as the Indian Mutiny explodes. As both sides commit horrific slaughter and the siege of Delhi begins, Jack realises that despite the danger he cannot stand by and watch. At heart, he is still a soldier... The Lone Warrior is a scintillating tale of battle and courage from the author of The Scarlet Thief. Praise for Paul Fraser Collard: 'I love a writer who wears his history lightly enough for the story he's telling to blaze across the pages like this. Jack Lark is an unforgettable new hero' Anthony Riches 'Sharpe fans will be delighted to welcome a swashbuckling new hero to follow... Marvellous fun' Peterborough Telegraph 'A confident, rich and exciting novel that gave me all the ingredients I would want for a historical adventure of the highest order' For Winter Nights 'It felt accurate, it felt real, it felt alive... The battles had me hooked, riveted to the page, there were times when I was almost as breathless as the exhausted soldiers' Parmenion Books

The Adventures of Jack Lime

Author : James Leck
Publisher : Kids Can Press Ltd
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2010-02
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781554533657

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The Adventures of Jack Lime by James Leck Pdf

A film-noir novel featuring a hard-boiled, narcoleptic teenage PI who solves mysteries for his fellow high schoolers.