A collection of 12 stories about babyhood, family life, school days and teenagers. Among the authors are Beryl Bainbridge, Rumer Godden and Clare Boyland, and the readers include Edward Petherbridge (13 mins of audio), Brenda Blethyn, Stephanie Cole and Trevor Nichols.
Separated from his regiment during a retreat, Rifleman Matthew Dodd of Wellington's army engaged the French single-handedly and eventually causes their retreat. If you liked "The Gun," you will love this book.