Flashman and the Seawolf
Adventures of Thomas Flashman
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Flashman and the Seawolf
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Narrated by:
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Henry Clore Harrison
About this listen
New improved recording uploaded April 2020
Following the popularity of the memoirs of Harry Flashman, the Victorian scoundrel who got himself embroiled in many events of his age, this book introduces a new generation of the family: Thomas Flashman, whose career covers the Napoleonic and Georgian era.
This first book covers his adventures with Thomas Cochrane, one of the most extraordinary naval commanders of all time. From the brothels and gambling dens of London, through political intrigues and espionage, the action moves to the Mediterranean and the real life character of Thomas Cochrane.
This book covers the start of Cochrane's career including the most astounding single ship action of the Napoleonic war. Thomas Flashman provides a unique insight as danger stalks him like a persistent bailiff through a series of adventures that prove history really is stranger than fiction.
This is the first in a series of books stretching from 1800 to the late 1830’s, all firmly based on historical fact and often less well known but extraordinary characters and events.
©2012 Robert Brightwell (P)2016 Henlow Publishing LimitedListeners also enjoyed...
Nice bolt on to the original flashman series.
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After the initial scene setting this book really gathers pace when the action moves abroad. I've read all 6 of the books in this series & was really pleased to find that they are starting to be turned into audio versions. The mixture of historical accuracy & fiction always makes for an interesting & pleasurable story & clearly demonstrates that Robert Brightwell knows this time period and can write a good tale based on it. Thoroughly recommended.
Brilliant addition to the Flashman universe
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What made the experience of listening to Flashman and the Seawolf the most enjoyable?
Came across some historical characters I had not heard of beforeWhat did you like best about this story?
It carefully wove the fiction and historical events together. I checked on most and the book was clearly well researched. Not as comedic as GMFs Flashman but an interesting start setting the scene for a good series hope the other books are put on audibleHave you listened to any of Henry Clore Harrison’s other performances? How does this one compare?
not listened to othersWas this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
listened on the commute to work but could have done this in 1 or 2 sittingsAny additional comments?
Hope the rest of the series is made available soonNot the same as original Flashy but entertaining
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I love the Harry Flashman stories and have listened to them all a number of times so seeing a new series looking at the Flashman lineage, I was excited to see how a new author had approached it.
And what I discovered was a new personal best. I’ve never given up on a book after 15 minutes of listening but there’s a first time for everything.
I’m not saying the book was is bad. Frankly I have no idea but the narration is awful. Dull, monotone and lacklustre, he’s killed any spark that the underlying story may have.
If this comes back without a dullard narrator, I’ll try again.
How to kill a story with poor narration
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A Good Tale
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In this introductory tale, we quickly become familiar with young Thomas as he sets out to blunder into the maelstrom of the maritime peninsular war. He begins somewhat less calculating than either his older self or his (to GMF readers) famous nephew. But already showing the instincts for debauchery and self-preservation which will become his hallmark. The tale never dull and leaves you wanting more. I am pleased to report that the later stories in this series get even better.
While I am delighted that audible has begun to include Brightwell’s work in the library, I was sadly disappointed with their choice of narrator. Aside from stumbling frequently with elocution, the attempts at accents were painful, and the background South-east accent (Essex?) would have been better suited to the work of Ben Elton. It certainly didn’t evoke a young “gentleman of quality” from the Georgian era.
I look forward enthusiastically to the next episode. But please, please could we have a narrator with the range and delivery of Steven Pacey?
Ripping yarn
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I was disappointed I'm afraid .
mainly due to the poor performance.
story was good and as I knew of Cochran it was great to hear of this unsung naval hero .
I will not be listening to the rest in the series
good book poorly read
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A fine successor to the original Flashman
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good story....more of the same!!
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Here comes Uncle Flashman!
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