| Tango01 | 18 Apr 2015 11:44 a.m. PST |
This is an old book (novel)from 1949, about seven comrades in the French army during the Napoleonic Wars who finally meet their fate at Waterloo.
Sounds good to me. link Anyone have read it?
If the answer is yes, comments please? Thanks in advance for your guidance. Amicalement
Armand |
| Brechtel198 | 18 Apr 2015 11:57 a.m. PST |
It's excellent and I really enjoyed it when I read it years ago. Delderfield is an excellent author and a pretty good historian. It has the 'feel' of the period. |
| Tango01 | 18 Apr 2015 11:59 a.m. PST |
Many thanks my friend!
I would order it!. Amicalement
Armand |
| Paul B | 18 Apr 2015 12:51 p.m. PST |
One of the best novels set in Napoleonic times that I have ever read |
| Sebastian Palmer | 18 Apr 2015 1:07 p.m. PST |
Hi Armand, I 1st read it when I was about 11/12 yrs old (that's over 30 yrs ago… sighs!). I loved it then. Bought a copy out of nostalgia last year & re-read it. Still really enjoyed it. I reviewed it on the Amazon UK website a while back: Seven Men of Gascony He's a very good (but not great) writer. He's written several non-fiction titles on the Napoleonic era as well, like: Napoleon in Love … and a book about Napoleon's Marshals, called: March of the 26 He was a professional novelist and an amateur historian. But I've benefitted from reading all the above-mentioned books. They're not the very best of fact or fiction, but they are all very enjoyable to read. Best, Sebastian |
| pbishop12 | 18 Apr 2015 1:10 p.m. PST |
Went to my bookshelf to look it over again after reading this thread. Its gone!!!! I read this 30 years ago… great book. I've no idea what happened to my copy. I remember not being able to put it down. |
| Tango01 | 18 Apr 2015 1:14 p.m. PST |
Many thanks my friends!! Amicalement
Armand |
Dave Jackson  | 18 Apr 2015 1:48 p.m. PST |
As per the others.. First read when I was 11/12, read repetively over the years! Excellent book! |
| DOUGKL | 18 Apr 2015 3:20 p.m. PST |
Came across it in the late 70's when I was in college. It is a wonderful book. |
| wrgmr1 | 18 Apr 2015 4:24 p.m. PST |
Same as above, read it in my teen years and loved it. It has a great feel for the period. |
| nsolomon99 | 18 Apr 2015 6:19 p.m. PST |
Great book, thoroughly recommended. |
| Kevin in Albuquerque | 18 Apr 2015 6:45 p.m. PST |
Excellent book, I have my own copy also. What really impacted me was the Russian winter of 1812, absolutely horrific and mesmerizing at the same time. |
| Ancestral Hamster | 18 Apr 2015 8:17 p.m. PST |
Like previous responders, read it in my teen years and enjoyed it. Also read a few of Mr. Delderfield's other books and enjoyed them, particularly To Serve Them All My Days, about a school master in an English Private School. Wikipedia link for To Serve Them All My Days
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| bandit86 | 18 Apr 2015 10:44 p.m. PST |
Read it a long time ago it was great, also look for another book by him called "Too few for drums" that was great too. |
| Brechtel198 | 19 Apr 2015 3:57 a.m. PST |
You fellows have done it to me. I've just ordered four of Delderfield's novels for $.72 USD on Amazon. Of course, the shipping was 3.99 each. All are hardcover. I ordered three of the Swann family saga that I read years ago and To Serve Them All My Days, because I'm a retired teacher and loved teaching. Anyways, this is a good thing… |
| Dave Jackson | 19 Apr 2015 6:02 a.m. PST |
Here's another one from my formative years that I loved: link |
| Joppyuk | 19 Apr 2015 7:59 a.m. PST |
I've always thought it would make a great TV series, a Sharpe from the French side, if you will; and the ending rounds things off nicely in my view. |
dampfpanzerwagon  | 19 Apr 2015 9:50 a.m. PST |
I agree with the comments above. A great read. Tony |
| bigrig | 19 Apr 2015 10:18 a.m. PST |
joppyuk, sums it up for me. If you enjoy Sharpe you will enjoy this. |
| daler240D | 19 Apr 2015 11:33 a.m. PST |
Haha, thanks guys. You got my interest. I just ordered it on Amazon. I had enjoyed his Imperial Sunset. Never knew this existed. |
| Tango01 | 19 Apr 2015 3:18 p.m. PST |
This thread ending very good! (smile)
So happy for that! Amicalement
Armand |
| dibble | 20 Apr 2015 2:52 a.m. PST |
I too read the book way back in the late seventies and I remember it being a very good tome and well worth the time to read it. Paul :) |
marmont1814  | 20 Apr 2015 7:16 a.m. PST |
one of my favourite books, always surprised it wasn't made in to a film |
| Tango01 | 20 Apr 2015 10:54 a.m. PST |
Good idea about a film!! Amicalement
Armand |
| Sir Able Brush | 24 Sep 2016 8:53 a.m. PST |
Read it on holiday whilst in France this summer – lots of atmosphere – thoughtful battle scenes (I was able to visulise really well) and a proper story too. amzn.to/2cV4PeL |
| dantheman | 25 Sep 2016 10:13 a.m. PST |
I like his writing style. Read Imperial Sunset last year. Not deep, and reflects post WW2 views of Germany. Nonetheless a decent reading overview. It is a recommendation for anyone looking for an intro to the Napoleonic Wars. |
| DHautpol | 27 Sep 2016 5:27 a.m. PST |
A very topical thread revival. A friend has just given me a copy of this book and, based on the comments here, it looks as if it will be an enjoyable read. |
| Art | 27 Sep 2016 8:25 a.m. PST |
G'Day Gents yes I have to agree…the Seven Men Of Gascony was very good! As was… The Conscript of 1813 and its sequel at Waterloo! Best Regards
Art |
