HMS Marlborough Will Enter Harbour - Softcover

Monsarrat, Nicholas

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1842321471 ISBN 13: 9781842321478

Publisher: House of Stratus, 2008

Synopsis

In 'H.M.S. Marlborough Will Enter Harbour', an old sloop, homeward bound, is torpedoed, leaving her guns out of action, more than three-quarters of her crew dead, and radio contact impossible. But her valiant captain steadfastly refuses to surrender his ship... In 'Leave Cancelled', an army officer and his young wife concentrate their passionate love into twenty-four hours, knowing that it might be their last chance... And in 'Heavy Rescue', an old soldier, having lived on the scrap heap for more than twenty years, finds that gallantry is once again in demand when he becomes leader of a Heavy Rescue Squad...

About this title

About the Author:

Nicholas Monsarrat was born in Liverpool and educated at Cambridge University, where he studied law. His career as a solicitor encountered a swift end when he decided to leave Liverpool for London, with a half-finished manuscript under his arm and ¿40 in his pocket. His first book to attract attention was the largely autobiographical 'This is the Schoolroom'. During World War II he joined the Royal Navy and served in corvettes. His war experience provided the framework for the novel 'HMS Marlborough will enter Harbour', one of his best known books. 'The Cruel Sea' was made into a classic film starring Jack Hawkins. Established as a top name writer, Monsarrat's career concluded with 'The Master Mariner'. Well known for his concise story telling andtense narrative, he became one of the most successful novelists of the twentieth century, whose rich and varied collection bears the hallmarks of a truly gifted writer. A professional who gives us our money's worth. The entertainment value is high' -Daily Telegraph

About this edition

• Publisher: House of Stratus
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1842321471
• ISBN 13: 9781842321478
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 252