Best Selling Books by George Macdonald Fraser

From humorist George MacDonald Fraser comes the funniest stories of an inept soldier, Private McAuslan, now collected in a single volume. The most disastrous soldier to ever serve in the British Army, Private McAuslan, J., the dirtiest soldier in the world (alias the tartan Caliban, or the Highland Division''s answer to the Peking man), first demonstrated his unfitness for service in "The General Danced at Dawn." He continued his disorderly advance, losing, soiling, and destroying his equipment, through the pages of "McAuslan in the Rough." The final story, "The Sheikh and the Dustbin," pursues the career of the great incompetent as he shambles across North Africa and Scotland, swinging his right arm in time with his right leg and tripping over his untied laces. Whatever he does and wherever he goes, Private McAuslan''s admirers know him as court-martial defendant, ghost catcher, star-crossed lover, and golf-caddie extraordinaire. Now, all of George MacDonald Fraser''s inimitable McAuslan stories are collected together in one glorious volume, for readers to gasp, giggle, and gawk at McAuslan''s misadventures. Whether map reading his erratic way through the Sahara by night, or confronting Arab rioters, McAuslan''s talent for catastrophe is guaranteed. Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Arcade, Yucca, and Good Books imprints, are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in fiction--novels, novellas, political and medical thrillers, comedy, satire, historical fiction, romance, erotic and love stories, mystery, classic literature, folklore and mythology, literary classics including Shakespeare, Dumas, Wilde, Cather, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

Coward, scoundrel, lover and cheat, but there is no better man to go into the jungle with. Join Flashman in his adventures as he survives fearful ordeals and outlandish perils across the four corners of the world.

Three of George MacDonald Fraser’s incomparable and hilarious novels featuring the lovable rogue, soldier, cheat, and coward: Harry Paget Flashman. Praised by everyone from John Updike to Jane Smiley, Fraser was an acknowledged master of comedy and satire, an unrivaled storyteller, whose craft was matched only by his impeccable historical research. And his greatest creation was, of course, Flashman. The novels collected here find our hero in the midst of his usual swashbuckling adventures of derring-do: fleeing adversaries in the First Anglo-Afghan War; meeting and nearly deceiving a young Abraham Lincoln in America; alternately impersonating a native Indian cavalry recruit and wooing women in India; and managing, whatever the circumstances, to keep his hero’s reputation unsullied. A must-have treat for the legions of dedicated Flashman fans, and a delightful introduction for those lucky enough to be encountering him for the first time.

The second title in a trilogy from the internationally bestselling author of The Flashman series. Private McAuslan continues his disorderly advance, losing, soiling or destroying his equipment. Whether map-reading his erratic way through the Sahara by night or confronting Arab rioters, McAuslan''s talent for catastrophe is constant.

George MacDonald Fraser—beloved for his series of Flashman historical novels—offers an action-packed memoir of his experiences in Burma during World War II. Fraser was only 19 when he arrived there in the war''s final year, and he offers a first-hand glimpse at the camaraderie, danger, and satisfactions of service. A substantial Epilogue, occasioned by the 50th anniversary of VJ-Day in 1995, adds poignancy to a volume that eminent military historian John Keegan described as "one of the great personal memoirs of the Second World War."

Coward, scoundrel, lover and cheat, but there is no better man to go into the jungle with. Join Flashman in his adventures as he survives fearful ordeals and outlandish perils across the four corners of the world.

Who better to undertake a perilous mission into deepest Abyssinia to rescue Britons held hostage by a mad emperor than ever reluctant Sir Harry Flashman, V.C.?

Der 17-jährige Harry Flashman wird in der Zeit des Viktorianischen Empire aus der Rugby School geworfen. Er startet eine erstaunliche Karriere beim Militär, die unverdient steil nach oben geht, denn er weiß: Bestimmte menschliche Fehler wie Dummheit, Arroganz und Engstirnigkeit sind militärische Vorzüge. Harry Flashman darf Elspeth, "das größte Flittchen, das je eine Matratze abgenutzt hat" heiraten (außerdem ist ihr Vater reich), doch wird er zu seinem Entsetzen nach Afghanistan versetzt. Beim Rückzug der Briten und verbündeten Inder aus Kabul überleben nur zwei - Harry ist einer davon. Harry macht sich natürlich aus dem Staub und schlägt sich selbst durch. Das endet in höchsten militärischen Auszeichnungen als "Held von Dschalalabad" und bei den Afghanen wird er als "Bloody Lance" geachtet (aufgrund eines weiteren Missverständnisses).

“Piracy’s tried-and-true hallmarks—treasure, treachery, intermittent romance and high-seas mutiny” from the Scottish author of the Flashman Papers series (The Wall Street Journal). George MacDonald Fraser was famed for his legendary series, featuring the incorrigible knave Harry Flashman. In the colorful standalone novel Captain in Calico, a never-before-published literary find, Fraser introduces another real-life anti-hero: Captain John Rackham, called “Calico Jack,” an illustrious eighteenth-century pirate who marauded the Caribbean seas. On a tranquil evening in the Bahamas, Calico Jack, long wanted on counts of piracy, makes a surprise appearance at the Governor’s residence and asks for a pardon. A deal is brokered after Jack reveals the motive for turning himself in: love. When he last set sail from the Bahamas two years ago, Jack left behind a beautiful fiancée, and he hopes to win her back. But while Jack was off pirating, his beloved has become betrothed to a new man—the governor himself. It doesn’t take long for this truth to come to light, and after embarking on a new romance with famous Irish pirate Anne Bonney, Jack is quickly transformed back into a thieving captain in calico. With his trademark picaresque style, Fraser draws readers into the wild west of the British empire, where black sails prowl the waters and redemption can be found in the most unexpected places. “[An] energetic tale of piracy and peril . . . Suspenseful.” —Publishers Weekly

Coward, scoundrel, lover and cheat, but there is no better man to go into the jungle with. Join Flashman in his adventures as he survives fearful ordeals and outlandish perils across the four corners of the world.

Verdens største slyngel, skørtejægeren, kujonen, spillefuglen, krigshelten, levemanden – kort sagt: Harry Flashman – er igen i aktion. Efter en bordelbatalje møder han den skønne Lola Montez, og det lykkes ham at krænke hendes kavaler, fyrst Otto von Bismarck, grundigt. Og vor helt sætter sit umiskendelige præg på historiens gang, da han involveres i intrigerne omkring de slesvig-holstenske hertugdømmer. Den britiske forfatter George MacDonald Fraser (1925-2008) er bedst kendt for sin serie af historiske romaner om den kujonagtige levemand og antihelt Harry Flashman, der gør tvivlsom og ufortjent karriere i den britiske hær i 1800-tallet. Han står også bag en række filmmanuskripter blandt andet til James Bond-filmen "Octopussy", "Red Sonja" og "De tre musketerer".

Nærmest ufrivilligt begiver levemanden Harry Flashman sig til Det Fjerne Østen, hvor han – som sædvanlig – efter utrolige eventyr og dramatiske optrin til sidst står som helten med sejrens palmer i sine "renvaskede" hænder. Endnu et stykke af det britiske imperiums brogede historie i et nyt forfriskende perspektiv. Den britiske forfatter George MacDonald Fraser (1925-2008) er bedst kendt for sin serie af historiske romaner om den kujonagtige levemand og antihelt Harry Flashman, der gør tvivlsom og ufortjent karriere i den britiske hær i 1800-tallet. Han står også bag en række filmmanuskripter blandt andet til James Bond-filmen "Octopussy", "Red Sonja" og "De tre musketerer".

Harry Flashman har et veludviklet talent for at hytte sit eget skind og få andre til at klare situationen, når den virkelig er speget. Og det lykkes ham altid at stå med palmerne i hænderne bagefter. Her beretter denne gennemførte charlatan, skørtejæger og kujon med rystende ærlighed om sine oplevelser i Amerika i årene 1848-49. Den britiske forfatter George MacDonald Fraser (1925-2008) er bedst kendt for sin serie af historiske romaner om den kujonagtige levemand og antihelt Harry Flashman, der gør tvivlsom og ufortjent karriere i den britiske hær i 1800-tallet. Han står også bag en række filmmanuskripter blandt andet til James Bond-filmen "Octopussy", "Red Sonja" og "De tre musketerer".

Det er hævet over enhver tvivl, at Harry Flashman var en sjuft, en skamløs skørtejæger, en samvittighedsløs slyngel og en kujon af værste skuffe. Det er en beklagelig kendsgerning, at han ikke desto mindre blev modtaget af Hendes Majestæt dronning Victoria og hertugen af Wellington og fejret som imperiets helt. I sine memoirer fra felttoget i Afghanistan afslører han selv, hvordan det egentlig gik til. Den britiske forfatter George MacDonald Fraser (1925-2008) er bedst kendt for sin serie af historiske romaner om den kujonagtige levemand og antihelt Harry Flashman, der gør tvivlsom og ufortjent karriere i den britiske hær i 1800-tallet. Han står også bag en række filmmanuskripter blandt andet til James Bond-filmen "Octopussy", "Red Sonja" og "De tre musketerer".

Wäre Lola Montez nicht gewesen, hätte Harry Flashman Bismarck nicht kennengelernt - und Schleswig-Holstein wäre heute eine dänische Provinz. Aussicht auf Profit und Abenteuerlust locken ihn aus Londoner Spielsälen nach Deutschland. Eine dramatische Folge von Fluchtversuchen, Verkleidungen und Amouren treiben ihn durch Deutschland, wo er schließlich in die Wirren der 48er Revolution in München gerät. Flashman beweist hier von neuem seinen überlegenen Umgang mit Staatsmännern vom Kaliber Bismarcks, mit Kurtisanen, Duellanten, Kammerzofen und Damen der Gesellschaft.

Flashman, the notorious coward and blagard has come home to roost here in The Flashman Companion. Its rammed full of all the Flashy adventures you could want plus an interactive map so you can watch and listen to the man himself hop around the globe.

I hele den engelske hær findes der ingen, der er bedre til at fremstå så heltemodig og nobel som kujonen og svindleren Harry Flashman. I 1860 deltager bangebuksen stikmod sin vilje i urolighederne i Kina, hvor han fungerer som spion og sendebud mellem den kinesiske og den fransk-engelske hær. Alligevel finder han tid til at få andre i fedtefadet, mens han slipper uskadt væk, og får fanget op til flere af de skørter, han er så ferm til at jage.

Die Anzeichen verdichten sich, doch niemand rechnet wirklich damit: Der Große Indische Aufstand, der auch Sepoy-Krieg genannt wird, bricht 1857 aus. Harry Flashman ist politischer Agent, eine Rolle, die ihm eigentlich gut gefällt, da sie ungefährlich erscheint und man keine Ergebnisse vorweisen muss. Aber wie üblich hat er sich verrechnet und er gerät in die Brennpunkte des Aufstandes. Er lernt die wunderschöne Rani Lakschmibai kennen und lieben, er ist beim Massaker von Kanpur dabei und trifft seinen Freund Ilderim, den Paschtunen. Spannend, abwechslungsreich und voller historischer Details, politisch gewohnt unkorrekt und mit viel Humor.

Flashmans Traum von einem Sitz im Parlament wird durch einen Skandal gestört, der ihn zwingt, ins Ausland zu gehen. Sein Schwiegervater hilft - doch er schickt ihn auf ein Sklavenschiff. Im mörderischen Dschungel Dohomeys wird eine Ladung Sklaven übernommen und nach Amerika gebracht. Dort wird das Sklavenschiff aufgebracht und Flashman rettet sich mit Hilfe einer falschen Identität. In Amerika, wo er auf Abraham Lincoln trifft, gerät er zwischen alle Fronten, wird selbst zum Sklaven, zum Sklavenaufseher, zum Sklavenbefreier - kurz zu einem Helden der Freiheit. Ein abwechslungs- und temporeicher, spannender und mit viel Humor gewürzter historischer Roman.

The last three books in George MacDonald Fraser’s uproarious bestselling Flashman series, now available in one ebook for the first time.

Repackaged To Tie-In With Hardback Publication Of The Reavers And To Appeal To A New Generation Of George Macdonald Fraser Fans, The Pyrates Is A Swashbuckling Romp Of A Novel. The Pyrates Is All The Swashbucklers That Ever Were, Rolled Into One Great Technicoloured Pantomime Tall Ships And Desert Islands, Impossibly Gallant Adventurers And Glamorous Heroines, Buried Treasure And Black Spots, Devilish Dons And Ghastly Dungeons, Plots, Duels, Escapes, Savage Rituals, Tender Romance And Steaming Passion, All To The Accompaniment Of Ringing Steel, Thunderous Broadsides, Sweeping Film Music, And The Sound Of Cursing Extras Falling In The Water And Exchanging Period Dialogue. Even Hollywood Buccaneers Were Never Like This.

Elizabethan England, And A Dastardly Spanish Plot To Take Over The Throne Is Uncovered. It''S Up To Agent Archie Noble To Save Queen And Country In This Saucy And Swashbuckling Romp From The Bestselling Author Of The Flashman Papers And The Pyrates. Spoiled, Arrogant, Filthy Rich, And Breathtakingly Beautiful, The Young Lady Godiva Dacre Is Exiled From The Court Of Good Queen Bess (Who Can''T Abide Red-Haired Competition) To Her Lonely Estate In Distant Cumberland, Where She Looks Forward To Bullying The Peasantry And Getting Her Own Imperious Way. Little Does She Guess That The Turbulent Scottish Border Is The Last Place For An Elizabethan Heiress, Beset By Ruthless Reivers (Many Of Them Unshaven), Blackmailing Ruffians, Fiendish Spanish Plotters Intent On Regime Change And Turning Merrie England Into A Ghastly European Union Province. And No One To Rely On But Her Half-Witted Blonde School Chum, A Rugged English Superman With A Knack For Disaster, And A Dashing Highwayman Who Looks Like Errol Flynn But Has A Glasgow Accent. To Say Nothing Of Warlocks, Impersonators, Taxi-Drivers Riding Brooms, Burlesque Artists, The Drunkest Man In Scotland, And Several Quite Normal Characters Oh, Yes, Gossips, It''S All Happening In The Reavers, A Moral Tale Obviously Conceived In Some Kind Of Fit By Flashman Author George Macdonald Fraser & Well, He''S Getting On, And Was Bound To Crack Eventually. He Admits (Nay, Insists) That It''S A Crazy Story For Readers Who Love Fun For Its Own Sake.

Harry Flashman: the unrepentant bully of Tom Brown''s schooldays, now with a Victoria Cross, has three main talents -- horsemanship, facility with foreign languages and fornication. A reluctant military hero, Flashman plays a key part in most of the defining military campaigns of the 19th century, despite trying his utmost to escape them all. "When all other trusts fail, turn to Flashman" --Abraham Lincoln In China in 1860, a lot of people mistakenly put their trust in Flashman: the English vicar''s daughter with her cargo of opium; Lord Elgin in search of an intelligence chief; the Emperor''s ravishing concubine, seeking a champion in her struggles for power; and Szu-Zhan, the female bandit colossus, as practised in the arts of love as in the arts of war. They were not to know that behind his Victoria Cross, Harry Flashman was a base coward and a charlatan. They took him at face value. And he took them, for all he could, while China seethed through the bloodiest civil war in history and the British and French armies hacked their way to the heart of the Forbidden City...

The misadventures of a Highlander battalion in the 1940s.