description Flashman's Lady Overview
Flashman's Lady is a 1977 historical novel by George MacDonald Fraser, continuing the series following the Victorian-era rogue Harry Flashman. The narrative details the character's picaresque exploits across Borneo, Madagascar, and Victorian England. Fraser's antihero remains a cowardly but charming cad who manages to survive major historical events through luck and deceit. The novel satirizes 19th-century British imperialism while providing a meticulously researched historical backdrop.
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Who wrote the historical novel Flashman's Lady?
The book was written by George MacDonald Fraser and published in 1977. It is part of his famous series of historical novels detailing the exploits of a Victorian-era rogue.
What locations does Harry Flashman visit in Flashman's Lady?
The narrative details the character's picaresque exploits across Borneo, Madagascar, and Victorian England. These settings allow Flashman to interact with historical figures and events of the mid-19th century.
Where does Flashman's Lady fall in the Flashman series?
Flashman's Lady is the sixth book in the Flashman series. It continues the chronological adventures of Harry Flashman, picking up after the events of Flash for Freedom! and before Flashman and the Redskins.
Who is the "Lady" referred to in the title of Flashman's Lady?
The title primarily refers to Flashman's wife, Elspeth, whose fidelity and adventures play a central role in the narrative. However, it also alludes to the various other prominent women the antihero encounters during his global travels.
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