This is the last Hervey book I have read and it did not inspire me to get another. While initially the book starts out well even among regimental and quasi-political based issues in England the subsequent part dealing with South Africa is disappointing. I found this part of the book very slow especially as there was little or no battle conflict. I expected much more of this with native tribes and think the likes of Cornwell would have delivered more in an uptempo fashion. ( )