George MacDonald Fraser
Born in 1925
Historical Fiction
George MacDonald Fraser is renowned for his Flashman series, which follows the adventures of Harry Flashman, a fictional character from Thomas Hughes' "Tom Brown's School Days." The novels are presented as memoirs written by an elderly Flashman, recounting his experiences as a British Army officer in the 19th century.
Fraser's work is celebrated for its historical accuracy and has garnered critical acclaim.
The series begins with "Flashman" and is known for its vivid historical settings.
Notably, P.G. Wodehouse highly praised the first Flashman novel, comparing the experience of reading it to discovering a new planet.
