> "George MacDonald Fraser’s 1969 novel ‘‘Flashman,’’ about a wealthy misfit who, because of a series of misunderstandings, earns a reputation as a war hero."

> "George MacDonald Fraser’s 1969 novel ‘‘Flashman,’’ about a wealthy misfit who, because of a series of misunderstandings, earns a reputation as a war hero." That's a series of books, actually, and it's not a "wealthy misfit", it's a complete scoundrel who's very amusing from a safe distance. They probably should make it a TV series for the 'yooths' to learn from. (What's with the up-the-right-nostril portrait photography in that piece?)