Flashman and the Tiger, George MacDonald Fraser
Flashman and the Tiger, George MacDonald Fraser
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Flashman and the Tiger

Author: George MacDonald Fraser

Narrator: David Case

Unabridged: 11 hr 58 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/18/2000


Synopsis

The inimitable and appallingly appealing Flashy is back, in a long-awaited new installment of The Flashman Papers.

When the memoirs of Sir Harry Flashman, the notorious Victorian soldier and scoundrel, first came to light thirty years ago, it was finally revealed what had become of the infamous bully who had darkened Tom Brown's school days. Now, three new episodes in the career of this eminently disreputable adventurer place us at the center of pivotal historical events--the attempted assassination of Emperor Franz Josef in the 1880s, the Prince of Wales's involvement in the Tranby Croft gambling scandal, and the military disaster at Rorke's Drift in South Africa--as the aging but agile Flashy is pitted against one of the greatest villains of his day. Thrown into contact with assorted grand royalty and even grander tarts, he must test his wits against political heavyweights, including Bismarck, as he becomes eyewitness to the uncensored truth about two of the greatest heroes of his time.

Superb entertainment--all verve, dash, meticulous historical detail, and wildly infectious enthusiasm.

About The Author

George MacDonald Fraser was born in England and educated in Scotland. He served in a Highland regiment in India, Africa, and the Middle East. In addition to his books, he has written screenplays, including The Three Musketeers, The Four Musketeers, and the James Bond film Octopussy. He died in 2008.David Case was a distinguished narrator who recorded over 700 audiobooks, was nominated for a Grammy, and received numerous AudioFile Earphones Awards.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Philip on January 24, 2025

FINAL UPDATE: Hadn't planned on returning to this so soon, but am just finishing DK's new and excellent The World War I Book, and the final story here - The Road to Charing Cross - ties in rather neatly, as it involves a (wholly fictional, I think?) assassination attempt on Emperor Franz Joseph by......more

Goodreads review by Johnny on May 16, 2013

Fans of the intrepid poltroon, Sir Harry Flashman, will need no introduction to the scandal and intrigue laced comedies of the late George MacDonald Fraser. Fraser was an advocate who contended that even Hollywood history with its inevitable bowdlerizing (or scandalizing, depending on the director/s......more

Goodreads review by Ian on February 15, 2017

Law if diminishing returns continues in this, the penultimate title in the series. Just the one to go for me. Here we have a novella and two short stories. The first probably would have been enough. Dealing with Harry in his later years - he hasn't changed much. There is involvement in a Austro/Hungar......more

Goodreads review by Mike on May 11, 2021

As much as I love the Flashman Papers, including Flashman and the Tiger, I'd have no hesitation in describing this instalment as the worst of the series. I should stress that I mean 'worst' in relative terms, for it is still a great read – it's just not on par with the rest. Unlike the other eleven b......more

Goodreads review by Stephen on July 17, 2015

The next to last book has a novelette and two short stories, but the main theme of these story is revenge. George MacDonald uses real events, real and fictitious personage and Harry Flashman to interact with it all. The book end on a nice note as the disguised Flashman is analyzed by Sherlock Holmes......more


Quotes

"Next to the coming of the new Messiah, the most welcome appearance one can imagine is the new Flashman book from George MacDonald Fraser." --Time Out

"Not only are the Flashman books extremely funny, but they give meticulous care to authenticity. You can, between the guffaws, learn from them." --Washington Post

"As well as providing a fine assortment of treats, Fraser is a marvelous reporter and a first-rate historical novelist." --Sunday Telegraph