A renegade commander must take matters into his own hands in this epic First World War thriller.Summer, 1917: Britain is losing the war against the deadly German U-boats. After close fought action, Commander David Cochrane Smith uncovers what he believes is a deadly plot against Britain from a dying German sailor. Code-named Swordbearer, it could turn the tide of the war in Germany's favour. But, already under suspicion, his warnings fall on deaf ears. With just one one ancient destroyer, a turtle-back 'thirty-knotter' known as Bloody Mary, under his command and a hostile commanding office, he must wage this battle on his own. Smith must solve the riddle and stake his own life to save his country...This vivid and high-octane thriller is perfect for fans of Douglas Reeman, Alexander Kent and Patrick O'Brien.Praise for Alan Evans'Terrific action at sea on land and in the air...breathless pace. Evans ranks as a top adventure writer' Publishers Weekly
Genre: Media > Books > Print Books > Historical adventure fiction
Pages: 320
Year of Publication: 2020
Classification: Media > Books > Print Books > Historical adventure fiction
Publisher: Canelo
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Package Dimension Length: 12.8 cm
Package Dimension Width: 19.6 cm
Package Dimension Height: 3.4 cm
ISBN: 9781800320208