The Fireship (The Richard Delancey Novels) (Volume 3): The Richard Delancey Novels - Softcover

Parkinson, C. Northcote

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1590130154 ISBN 13: 9781590130155

Publisher: McBooks Press, 2002

Synopsis

Having obtained a position on the Glatton, Richard Delancey is soon to see action in the Battle of Camperdown. But the Nore and Spithead mutinies intervene to upset the course of his career.

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Review:

"Authentic naval adventure. . . full of action." --The Sunday Times of London

"The sharp tang of powder and tar and salty sea along with the boom of the cannon and shouts of men in battle." --Dallas Morning News

Synopsis:

The Nore and Spithead mutinies intervene to upset the course of Delancey's career. He devises an original legal defence in the court martial of a fellow officer accused of murder, and acquits himself well, but falls afoul of the naval establishment and is passed over in the general promotion of all in his rank after the victory at Camperdown. Mollified by appointment to command a curiously antiquated vessel - the fireship Spitfire - Delancey uses this unlikely opportunity to best effect, securing the promotion he was denied.

About this edition

• Publisher: McBooks Press
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 1590130154
• ISBN 13: 9781590130155
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 204