

Royal Flash
from the Flashman papers, 1842-43 and 1847-48
Book • 1970
Royal Flash, the second book in George MacDonald Fraser's Flashman series, follows the roguish and unreliable Harry Flashman's adventures in 19th-century Europe.
Flashman, a soldier known for his cowardice and questionable morals, becomes entangled in Otto von Bismarck's schemes.
The novel is a blend of historical fiction and adventure, filled with humor and satirical commentary on Victorian society.
Flashman's escapades involve political intrigue, daring escapes, and encounters with historical figures.
The series is known for its witty writing and irreverent portrayal of a deeply flawed protagonist.
Flashman, a soldier known for his cowardice and questionable morals, becomes entangled in Otto von Bismarck's schemes.
The novel is a blend of historical fiction and adventure, filled with humor and satirical commentary on Victorian society.
Flashman's escapades involve political intrigue, daring escapes, and encounters with historical figures.
The series is known for its witty writing and irreverent portrayal of a deeply flawed protagonist.
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as a delightful series featuring a roguish, bigoted, and sexist 19th-century soldier.

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