The First Nathaniel Drinkwater Omnibus 'Eye of the Fleet', 'King's Cutter', 'Brig of War - Softcover

Woodman, Richard

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0751529796 ISBN 13: 9780751529791

Publisher: Time Warner Books Uk, 2000

Synopsis

Comprising AN EYE OF THE FLEET, A KING'S CUTTER and BRIG OF WAR, this omnibus edition contains the first three Nathaniel Drinkwater chronicles. AN EYE OF THE FLEET - sees Nathaniel Drinkwater engaged in dramatic action off the coast of Spain in Admiral Rodney's famous Moonlight Battle and the capture of the Santa Teresa. But his adventures also bring rebellion on board and a perilous expedition into the Carolina swamps. A KING'S CUTTER - Clandestine operations off the coast of France aboard the twelve-gun cutter Kestrel involves Drinkwater in the French Revolution; rescuing refugees from Madame Guillotine and helping British agents infiltrate France. A BRIG OF WAR - at the request of Nelson himself, Drinkwater is despatched to the Red Sea on an urgent mission. Soon he is on a thrilling naval operation on the flank of Napoleon's Egyptian campaign.

About this title

About the Author:

Richard Woodman was born in London in 1944. He became an indentured midshipman in cargo liners at 16 and has sailed in a variety of ships, serving from apprentice to captain. He remains a professional sailor and in 1978 won the Marine Society's Harmer Award.

Review:

[A] stirring tale. * COVENTRY EVENING TELEGRAPH * A rollocking good read for those who enjoy talk of mizzens, muzzles and midshipmen. * BRISTOL EVENING POST * Packed with exciting incident, worthy of wide appeal to those who love thrilling nautical encounters and the sea * NAUTICAL MAGAZINE *

About this edition

• Publisher: Time Warner Books Uk
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0751529796
• ISBN 13: 9780751529791
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 640