Commander (Jack Lark, Book 10)
Commander (Jack Lark, Book 10) by Paul Fraser Collard is a historical fiction novel published by Headline in 2022. This edition spans 400 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Jack Lark, who has taken on a new identity as an unofficial agent for the Consul-General in Egypt during 1869. When he is offered a chance to join the renowned explorer Sir Samuel White Baker on an expedition into the Sudan, Jack seizes the opportunity for adventure, leading an elite group tasked with protecting their fleet along the Nile.
Readers will find a narrative rich in historical detail, focusing on themes of leadership and loyalty amidst the chaos of war. As Jack navigates a landscape where power is often abused, he faces moral dilemmas that challenge his sense of duty and allegiance. This installment continues to explore the complexities of Jack’s character as he confronts both external threats and internal conflicts, making it a compelling addition to the series for fans of military fiction.
Official synopsis Publisher
‘A gripping adventure… Jack Lark might not be the hero anyone wants, but he’s most definitely the hero you need!’ R. S. FORD
‘A tour de force’ SIMON TURNEY
‘Historical adventure with nuance and a flawed, melancholy hero’ THE TIMES
A true leader serves his men.
The Jack Lark series is historical military fiction at its finest, for fans of Bernard Cornwell’s Sharpe series, Matthew Harffy and Patrick O’Brian. This is the tenth adventure featuring Jack Lark: soldier, leader, imposter.
Egypt, 1869. Jack Lark has reinvented himself once more. Working as an unofficial agent for the Consul-General, he moves among the most powerful men in Cairo. But when the opportunity arises to join legendary explorer Sir Samuel White Baker on his expedition into the Sudan, Jack can’t resist a new adventure.
Jack assumes command of an elite cadre to protect the fleet of vessels. But, as they move down the Nile, Jack and his men soon find themselves in a land where the rule of law means nothing, and those who wield power will do anything to keep it. And when a new friend seeks Jack’s help, Jack must decide where his loyalties truly lie . . .
Praise for the Jack Lark series:
‘Brilliant’ Bernard Cornwell
‘Enthralling’ The Times
‘Bullets fly, emotions run high and treachery abounds… exceptionally entertaining historical action adventure’ Matthew Harffy
‘Expect ferocious, bloody action from the first page’ Ben Kane
‘You feel and experience all the emotions and the blood, sweat and tears that Jack does… I devoured it in one sitting’ Parmenion Books
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