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Jack Windrush #4
Windrush: Cry Havelock
Captain Jack Windrush and the the infamous 113th Foot are assigned to India, just before the Indian Mutiny breaks out.
Returning from a five-day march with his company, Jack finds that the sepoys have rebelled and massacred their officers, and most of the other company of the 113th. Gathering together a number of survivors, Jack and his company fight their way out of the cantonment and escape.
After Jack learns that the British are besieged by a large rebel army, he takes his men to Allahabad to relieve Cawnpore, and meet with General Havelock. He proves to be a capable commander, but lacks manpower.
As the war rages around them, Jack faces new challenges - both military and personal.
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★★★★★ - "I read all four books in this series in just a week, they were that captivating. Through Archibald's writing you can hear the cannons roar, the battle cries of the 113th, and experience the gruesomeness of war. I'm looking forward to Jack's next adventure."
★★★★★ - "If you had any curiosity at all about what India was like during the time Britain, the English military and the East India Company occupied India, read all four books of this series. This is a very well-written and extremely well-researched series, and really gives what I feel to be an accurate picture of the times and the people involved. I highly recommend it."
Returning from a five-day march with his company, Jack finds that the sepoys have rebelled and massacred their officers, and most of the other company of the 113th. Gathering together a number of survivors, Jack and his company fight their way out of the cantonment and escape.
After Jack learns that the British are besieged by a large rebel army, he takes his men to Allahabad to relieve Cawnpore, and meet with General Havelock. He proves to be a capable commander, but lacks manpower.
As the war rages around them, Jack faces new challenges - both military and personal.
Praise from
★★★★★ - "I read all four books in this series in just a week, they were that captivating. Through Archibald's writing you can hear the cannons roar, the battle cries of the 113th, and experience the gruesomeness of war. I'm looking forward to Jack's next adventure."
★★★★★ - "If you had any curiosity at all about what India was like during the time Britain, the English military and the East India Company occupied India, read all four books of this series. This is a very well-written and extremely well-researched series, and really gives what I feel to be an accurate picture of the times and the people involved. I highly recommend it."
300 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 14, 2017
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About the author
Malcolm Archibald
130 books71 followersMy primary interest is historical, either fiction or non fiction, but I can enjoy most anything from Jane Austin to Kipling to J K Rowling. I have been very quiet on this site, but I think I might be a bit more active now.
I also enjoy the stimulation of meeting people and finding out about them.
I also enjoy the stimulation of meeting people and finding out about them.
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September 20, 2017
This is the fourth story of Jack Windrush I have read. It is set in India in the 1850's when a massive uprising of "sepoy" British trained soldiers took place. The fighting was bitter and destructive as it is in every war, but it was particularly brutal in this uprising. Into this maelstrom Jack Windrush and the men of the 113th Foot were immersed. Along with various other British outfits they fought in many battles, some of which were led by General Havelock. His name brought about the bastardization of the saying Cry Havoc, which became Cry Havelock, let loose the dogs of war. A new angle in Windrush's life occurred in the book when, late in the story he met the "Eurasian" woman who was his birth mother.
As usual, in any book written by Malcolm, the writing itself is immaculate, without error throughout, the characters are repetitive but well fleshed out in this book once again, and finally the story line is historical and presented with great accuracy even though in a fictional story. A great read indeed.
As usual, in any book written by Malcolm, the writing itself is immaculate, without error throughout, the characters are repetitive but well fleshed out in this book once again, and finally the story line is historical and presented with great accuracy even though in a fictional story. A great read indeed.
February 22, 2020
Well I am not overly impressed with these books. They are not badly written, but they don't make me want to keep reading. I made myself read past second book mainly because i like Jack but the story around him is not compelling. His is a good and mostly developed character but the rest, they are cookie cutter. Evil mother in law and brothers like from Cinderella( if i remember correctly my cartoons), thief soldiers with hart of gold, evil enemies just being evil... And the love interest. From good hearted and mischievous girl to cold gold digger in span of couple chapters. Then the second love interest, they fall in love for no reason in less that a third of the book! And the way he introduces the long lost mother, come on! I don't know, people seems to like them but looking back I don't know why I read past first book. Lack of anything else to read probably.
April 12, 2019
What a great find. I like reading a series with a central character and this is the 4th of five books. Historical fiction gives you knowledge of the culture and period (Mid 19th century) along with delving into the personalities of the main characters. Will be starting book #5 soon and can't wait. Had a hard time putting the first four books down. As mentioned, I am always looking for historical fiction in a series format that adds punch and adventure to the reading. Malcolm Archibald adds all this and more.
November 19, 2017
A different story
I enjoy the different stories of the various battles and cultures of those early years. The definitive characterization was superb
I enjoy the different stories of the various battles and cultures of those early years. The definitive characterization was superb
April 25, 2018
Hindi Rebellion 1857
Great series that goes into not only the wars but into the relationships of the British with the local populations.
Great series that goes into not only the wars but into the relationships of the British with the local populations.
July 15, 2018
Can't wait for Windrush's next adventure!
May 21, 2019
OMG!!!!!
This series just keeps getting better and better.Up until 2fan AM, and there's still another to go. Oh well, just soldier on!
This series just keeps getting better and better.Up until 2fan AM, and there's still another to go. Oh well, just soldier on!
June 13, 2019
Hooked on this series
I’ve read 4 of these books now and am hooked on them. The are filled with action and characters that seam real and jump off the pages at you.
I’ve read 4 of these books now and am hooked on them. The are filled with action and characters that seam real and jump off the pages at you.
February 18, 2022
Good but...
Readers recognized Jack's mother right away; why didnt he? Still a good story and history of a very tragic time in India.
Readers recognized Jack's mother right away; why didnt he? Still a good story and history of a very tragic time in India.
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