Description
Flashman at the Charge by George MacDonald Fraser is the fourth novel in the celebrated Flashman series, following the exploits of Harry Flashman, the notorious bully from Tom Brown’s School Days. Despite his efforts to avoid danger, Flashman—a reluctant military hero and Victoria Cross recipient—finds himself embroiled in some of the 19th century’s most pivotal military campaigns. Known for his skill with horses, fluency in foreign languages, and notorious amorous pursuits, Flashman navigates the chaos of war with cunning, cowardice, and occasional bravery. Fraser combines historical events with satirical humour, weaving a tale where fact and fiction collide, and the reader experiences history through the eyes of an unrepentant anti-hero.
Originally serialised in Playboy magazine in 1973, this novel continues to showcase Flashman’s audacious escapades, offering adventure, wit, and sharp social commentary, appealing to fans of historically grounded yet irreverently entertaining fiction.
