# Words of Command Audiobook by Allan Mallinson

Words of Command is an unabridged audiobook by Allan Mallinson, narrated by William Scott-Masson. Lieutenant-Colonel Matthew Hervey returns to command the 6th Light Dragoons amid parliamentary unrest, regiment-level decisions and threats near the King. Its historical and military detail may appeal more than constant action.

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- Market: UK
- Language: en-GB
- Currency: GBP
- Category: Books, Music & Hobbies > Books, Music & Movies > Books & Comics
- Price: 4.99 GBP
- Previous price: 13.67 GBP
- Discount: 64%
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- Rating: 4.2 / 5
- Reviews: 711

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## At a glance

- Historical military fiction centred on Lieutenant-Colonel Matthew Hervey and the 6th Light Dragoons.
- The plot combines parliamentary reform tensions, military command decisions and a threat close to the King.
- Unabridged narration runs for 12 hours and 39 minutes.

## Pros

- Customer feedback describes the writing as engaging and well-written, and praises its historical setting and research.
- The unabridged format preserves the full story, with a substantial listening length.

## Cons

- Some customer feedback says the story has less action than they would like.

## Specifications

### Audiobook details
- Format: Audiobook
- Version: Unabridged
- Listening length: 12 hours and 39 minutes
- Language: English
- Author: Allan Mallinson
- Narrator: William Scott-Masson
- Publisher: W. F. Howes Ltd
- Publication date: 21 May 2015

## A good fit for

- Listeners seeking historical military fiction with attention to army life, society and period detail.
- Those who prefer character and command dilemmas alongside political intrigue over continuous action.

## Less suited to

- Listeners primarily looking for fast-paced, action-heavy fiction.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback highlights engaging writing, historical context and research, including the depiction of army life and period protocol. Responses to the amount of action are mixed, with some enjoying the excitement and others wanting more. That distinction matters for this long unabridged listen: it appears better suited to listeners interested in historical detail and command dilemmas than those seeking nonstop action.
- Positive themes: Customers describe the book as engaging and well-written, and value its historical context and research.
- Mixed feedback: Feedback on the action is mixed. Some enjoy the excitement, while others say there is not much action.

## Frequently asked questions

### Who wrote and narrates Words of Command?
The listing names Allan Mallinson as the author and William Scott-Masson as the narrator.
### How long is this audiobook?
The stated listening length is 12 hours and 39 minutes.
### Is Words of Command unabridged?
Yes. The listing identifies this audiobook version as unabridged.
### Does the story focus on military action?
It features military command and political intrigue, but some customer feedback finds that there is not much action.

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