Company of SpearsAll looks set fair Major Matthew Hervey: news of a handsome legacy should allow him to purchase command of his beloved regiment, the 6th Light Dragoons. He is resolved to marry, and, rather to his surprise, the object of his affections the widow of the late Sir Ivo Lankester has readily consented. But he has reckoned without the opportunism of a fellow officer with ready cash to hand; and before too long, Hervey is on the look out for a new posting.

on the wild Yorkshire moors

The person responsible for locking him away has to pay

When a young boy vanishes on his way home from school the police fear the worst

away from religion but towards what

But Gloucester's defenders are more resolute than any had imagined

in September 1959

The perfect sucker

YOUR WORST NIGHTMARE

Lewis was correct in his thinking

Hening Sandvold

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