Description
Flashman and the Dragon is part of the celebrated Flashman Papers series, blending historical fiction with biting satire and adventure. Set in China during 1860, the novel follows the infamous anti-hero Harry Flashman, whose undeserved reputation as a war hero lands him in the middle of the bloody Taiping Rebellion and the Anglo-French march on the Forbidden City. Caught between dangerous alliances, opium smuggling, and power struggles in the imperial court, Flashman manipulates, deceives, and survives in his usual cowardly yet cunning style.
With cameos from real historical figures, including Lord Elgin, the book vividly re-creates one of the most turbulent periods in Chinese history. As ever, Flashman is both villain and accidental victor, a man whose exploits combine sharp humour with richly researched detail. Fraser’s writing captures the brutality of war and the absurdities of empire, all while maintaining the roguish charm that has made Flashman an enduring literary figure.
Witty, irreverent, and meticulously researched, Flashman and the Dragon is perfect for fans of historical adventure laced with satire and black comedy.
