The Heroic Garrison by V. A. Stuart is the fifth and final book in a historical fiction series that relates the adventures of Alexander Sheridan, a British soldier serving in India. The details of the Sepoy Mutiny form the setting for most of the books and in The Heroic Garrison we read about the defense of the Residency in Lucknow and the long awaited arrival of Sir Colin Campbell with enough reinforcements to end the mutiny.

The historic details are accurate and most of characters within the book were real people with the exception of fictional character Alexander Sheridan. Throughout the course of the series Sheridan manages to be present at most of the important events of the mutiny. He is still recovering from loss of his wife and child at Cawnpore, and is now caught up in the siege of Lucknow and in protecting the sick and wounded.

I have enjoyed this series and learned a lot about the Sepoy Mutiny. Along with her excellent research the author also provides the reader with a lively adventure story. These were the first books that I have read by this author, but I would certainly like to read more. ( )

Great writing! ( )