The tenth volume of 'The Flashman Papers' finds the arch-rotter of the Victorian age unable to resist the lure of a pretty foot. This time, though, his pursuit sets his own feet on a desperate journey in which his disgraceful American past catches up with him. Revenge-ridden old enemies, blackmailing secret societies, escaped slaves, eccentric clergymen, scheming and passionate beauties of assorted colours all await Flashy in the great war against slavery. His reply flights, escapes, dalliances and a sardonic eye cast over the thunderous action.

George MacDonald Fraser served in a Highland regiment in India and the Middle East before working on newspapers in Britain and Canada. He has written numerous film screenplays including the James Bond film Octopussy. Flashman in the Great Game is also available as a Tracklist title.

Timothy West, CBE, has had a long and distinguished career on stage, appearing in the Royal National Theatre's acclaimed production of King Lear, as Falstaff in both parts of Henry IV, and on tour in The Birthday Party, The Master Builder and The External. On TV, he has been in Bleak House, New Tricks, Bedtime, Waking the Dead and Colditz, while his films include Cry Freedom, Ever After and Joan of Arc.