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Flashman (The Flashman Papers, Book 1) | George MacDonald Fraser

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#OffMyShelf “Historical”

Not for the easily offended. Flashman is a terrible, amoral person. He‘s just incredibly lucky. Expelled from Rugby, he joins the army and ends up in Afghanistan, right in time for the first Anglo-Afghan war. I may continue with the series since Zelig-like, he is always at an interesting historical moment. The author is obviously a historian at heart. And I don‘t think the author endorses Flashman‘s behavior. Far from it.

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wanderinglynn Yay! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🙌🏻🎉 6d

Ruthiella @wanderinglynn Thanks for the encouragement! 🙏 6d

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Flashman (The Flashman Papers, Book 1) | George MacDonald Fraser

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I‘m with Flashman on the 1842 retreat from Kabul of the British Army. He is really is a terrible person but one does get a good feel for the historical situation reading this book.

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CarolynM My husband loves this series. I‘m not sure why I‘ve never read any because I do like that sort of thing. One day… 1w

Ruthiella @CarolynM It‘s definitely worth trying. I wouldn‘t say it‘s hilarious but it does give Black Adder vibes in how Flashman is successful in spite of his incompetence and cowardice. 1w

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Flashman in the Great Game: A Novel | George MacDonald Fraser

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Since we started this podcast we have read one Flashman book a year. This year we read book five, “Flashman in the Great Game.“ This time we follow Flashman to India as he becomes involved in the Indian Rebellion of 1857. But before we discuss our latest Flashman book, Matt makes a point about Christmas and Peter discusses texting Matt's Dad about books.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/17U6SxHbA4b6jkHQXKNydI

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Flashman at the Charge | George MacDonald Fraser

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It's beyond cold outside and we've both been under the weather but we are back this week with our annual Flashman episode! We are discussing the fourth book in the series, “Flashman at the Charge.“ Perhaps the best of the series so far and a possible jumping off point for new readers to the series.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3eeYNPTxNgbPQSHi2pBoUe

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Flashman at the Charge | George MacDonald Fraser

When you have an overflowing TBR the best thing to do is to select more books. Right?! A very long list of books were discussed and a surprising selection was made. As always books weren't the only things discussed. Side topics included; wasps, insect spray, heat stroke, camping, and audiobook narrators. Sounds fun right? Enjoy!

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0frnQhoCQdd5QLsPfcBqDX

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Flash for Freedom! | George MacDonald Fraser

We're back with our favorite anti-hero, Harry Flashman. But first, Matt has an important life update about spiders and hedge apples. Once we finish discussing the spiders living below Matt's house, we dive into a rather interesting entry in the Flashman papers. Hope you enjoy the episode and pick up a Flashman book!

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1Nnr2Xyg1Ea8ITMqfDDRIW

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Flash for Freedom! | George MacDonald Fraser