Devil?’s Own A
Devil’s Own A by Garry Douglas Kilworth is a UK edition published by Little, Brown Book Group Limited in 2011, featuring 290 pages in English. This book introduces readers to the colorful exploits of Sergeant Jack Crossman during the Crimean War, where he navigates the brutal realities of battle and the challenges posed by disease. Set against the backdrop of an uneasy alliance between British, French, and Turkish forces, the narrative follows Crossman, known as ‘Fancy Jack,’ as he undertakes a covert operation that could influence the war’s outcome.
Readers will find a vivid portrayal of military life in the 19th century, highlighting the struggles faced by the British troops, including encounters with the Cossacks and the threat of cholera. The story delves into themes of bravery and camaraderie within the proud 88th Regiment, the Connaught Rangers, also known as ‘The Devil’s Own.’ As Crossman leads his men on a critical mission, the tension between survival and failure unfolds, offering a glimpse into the complexities of warfare during this tumultuous period.
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The first of the colourful exploits of Jack Crossman, The Devil’s Own sees him in the thick of the fighting during the notoriously brutal and bloody Crimean War. In an uneasy nineteenth century alliance with the French and the Turks, the British troops faced the dreaded Cossacks on the battlefield and debilitating diseases such as cholera in their campsites. Sergeant Jack Crossman, referred to by his admiring comrades as ‘Fancy Jack’, is a tough, shrewd and skilful soldier, part of the proud 88th Regiment, the Connaught Rangers, also known as ‘The Devil’s Own.’ When Crossman is selected to lead a covert operation, he knows that his success or failure could determine the outcome of the war. Whether he and his men will survive their mission is another matter.
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