Story here. Author of the excellent Flashman series. I just checked *Quartered Safe Out Here * out of my library and will read it soon.
Aw, crap. No more Flashman 
It’s too bad his last book was the horrible The Reavers which thankfully no one but me read.
Ah, shit!
Now we’ll never know the story behind Lincoln’s blackmail and Flashy’s service in the American Civil War.
That’s really too bad. I was a big fan of the Flashman books.
Myself, I’ve tried very hard to model my life on Flashman. 
Well, I can’t say that I womanize, and I don’t drink QUITE that much these days (although I still have my moments!), but still, it’s a worthy goal to strive for.
One of my favorite writers. The other day, when I heard something on the radio about how many WWII veterans are dying every day, I thought of Fraser.
I recommend one of his novels that’s tangentially related to the Flashman series: Mr. American.
I read that last month. A 90-ish Flashman makes a couple of appearances. A very good book.
Another vote for Mr American. I hope Fraser left enough notes and rough drafts behind so someone can produce one or two more Flashman books.
I’m slightly embarassed to admit that much of what I know of British nineteenth-century history I learned from the Flashman books.
Bugger.
I first picked up Flashman in the 1970s and I think I’ve read 'em all, also a fair bit of Fraser’s other work, including The Pyrates which had a belly-laugh on just about every page. From what I’ve read, he hardly ever had an off day.
I don’t know; I don’t really want to read somebody else trying to duplicate Fraser’s style; it’d be like the Sherlock Holmes stories written by other authors. Even if it’s good, you’re always conscious that it’s an imitation.
I wouldn’t be embarrassed about learning history from the Flashman novels; the endnotes alone (by Fraser as the “editor” of the “discovered” memoirs) give a great overview of some of the most remarkable, but little-known, episodes in the pretty fantastic 19th century history of the British Empire.
NOOOOOOOOOOO I’ve been waiting years for Flashman & the Civil War. I just knew he’d die before he wrote it. I guess it was too high a goal even for him.
As previously stated, “Bugger”. I’ll raise a glass to his memory - and the shade of Brigadier Sir Harry Flashman VC KCB KCIE - when I get home this evening.
I’ve only just read the first Flashman book. I really liked it, and I have the second one in my to-read stack. I kept thinking how much Richard Sharpe would have hated Flashman.
Alas.
A fine & engaging author is gone.
It occurs to me that my comment may contain spoilers.
Bear in mind that Sharpe stole a large amount of money (Sharpe’s Treasure?) and killed the Sergeant who had him flogged. Certainly the sort of thing Flashie would have done given the opportunity.
Aw, dammit. I read about it this morning and went over here, just knowing there’d be an obit thread. A mighty, mighty talent gone. No more Flashy.
Not to mention McAuslan. “God help the German who was stabbed with McAuslan’s bayonet. He would surely die of blood poisoning.”
Or Black Ajax, which as a display of pure writing technique is breathtaking, or the wise, warm, witty and just plain fun The Hollywood History Of the World, or The Pyrates, which got me banned from reading it in bed because I was laughing so much {and to which the writers of Pirates Of The Carribean probably owe substantial royalties}, or the best WW2 memoir of them all, Quartered Safe Out Here. Shabash, George.
Eleanor, here’s a thread I started earlier - which sank without trace - about who would win in a fight, Dick Sharpe or Harry Flashman?
I think I remember that thread, and since I read *Flashman *in October it probably inspired me to do so.
I’ve only read the first book but so far I agree Sharpe would beat the hell out of Flashman in a face-to-face fight. Flashy seems mostly lucky where Sharpe is truly vicious when pressed, and in the heat of battle Sharpe tends not to notice that his opponent has surrendered.
carnivorousplant, I was really referring to Sharpe’s bitterness towards wealthy, cowardly officers.
I just picked up my first flashman book at the library. The only one they have: Flashman and the Tiger.
Can one start anywhere, or should I trust my OCD desires to start any book series with the first book and read them in order, lest some inside joke is missed?
Patiently awaiting your response.