Matthew Hervey Books in Order

Matthew Hervey is a series of historical military novels by Allan Mallinson following the career of a British Army cavalry officer from the late Napoleonic Wars through subsequent colonial conflicts in India, North America, and South Africa. The series began with A Close Run Thing (1999) and has continued into the early 20th-century setting with later installments such as The Tigress of Mysore (2020).

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of A Close Run Thing

    A Close Run Thing

    1999 · Allan Mallinson

    A Close Run Thing is a 1999 book by Allan Mallinson. It is book 1 of the series Matthew Hervey.

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  2. Cover of The Nizam's Daughters

    The Nizam's Daughters

    2000 · Allan Mallinson

    The Nizam's Daughters is a 2000 book by Allan Mallinson. It is book 2 of the series Matthew Hervey.

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  3. Cover of A Regimental Affair

    A Regimental Affair

    2001 · Allan Mallinson

    A Regimental Affair is a 2001 book by Allan Mallinson. It is book 3 of the series Matthew Hervey.

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  4. Cover of A Call to Arms

    A Call to Arms

    2002 · Allan Mallinson

    A Call to Arms is a 2002 book by Allan Mallinson. It is book 4 of the series Matthew Hervey.

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  5. Cover of The Sabre's Edge

    The Sabre's Edge

    2003 · Allan Mallinson

    The Sabre's Edge is a 2003 book by Allan Mallinson. It is book 5 of the series Matthew Hervey.

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  6. Cover of Rumours of War

    Rumours of War

    2004 · Allan Mallinson

    Rumours of War is a 2004 book by Allan Mallinson. It is book 6 of the series Matthew Hervey.

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  7. Cover of An Act of Courage

    An Act of Courage

    2005 · Allan Mallinson

    An Act of Courage is a 2005 book by Allan Mallinson. It is book 7 of the series Matthew Hervey.

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  8. Cover of Company of Spears

    Company of Spears

    2006 · Allan Mallinson

    Company of Spears finds Hervey on his way to South Africa, where he is preparing to form a new body of cavalry, the Cape Mounted Rifles.

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  9. Cover of Man of War

    Man of War

    2007 · Allan Mallinson

    Man of War is a 2007 book by Allan Mallinson. It is book 9 of the series Matthew Hervey.

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  10. Cover of Warrior

    Warrior

    2008 · Allan Mallinson

    Warrior is a 2008 book by Allan Mallinson. It is book 10 of the series Matthew Hervey.

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  11. Cover of On His Majesty's Service

    On His Majesty's Service

    2011 · Allan Mallinson

    In 1829, Lieutenant-Colonel Matthew Hervey has been promised command of his regiment, the 6th Light Dragoons. Before he can take up the post, he must…

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  12. Cover of Words of Command

    Words of Command

    2015 · Allan Mallinson

    Words of Command is a 2015 book by Allan Mallinson. It is book 12 of the series Matthew Hervey.

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  13. The Passage to India

    2018 · Allan Mallinson

    The Passage to India is a 2018 book by Allan Mallinson. It is book 13 of the series Matthew Hervey.

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  14. Cover of The Tigress of Mysore

    The Tigress of Mysore

    2020 · Allan Mallinson

    The Tigress of Mysore is a 2020 book by Allan Mallinson. It is book 14 of the series Matthew Hervey.

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Matthew Hervey books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “A Close Run Thing”. Start with “A Close Run Thing.”

How many books are in the Matthew Hervey series?

We list 14 books by Allan Mallinson , published between 1999–2020.

Where can I buy the Matthew Hervey books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted an error? We continuously correct the catalog.