A Close Run Thing

A John Pearce Adventure

By: David Donachie

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Paperback | 1 September 2023

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382 Pages

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19.68 x 12.7 x 2.54

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1796: Lieutenant John Pearce is hiding in the smugglers' hub of Gravelines with his mysterious companion, known only to him as Oliphant, trapped in French territory with no way out. Although they find a crew willing to take them to England, they discover on the journey that Pearce's old enemies, the Tolland brothers, are still active on the route, and may have been responsible for the murder of Catherine Carruthers.

Meanwhile, being on his homeland brings Pearce closer to Emily Barclay and their young son, Adam, but their tumultuous past has left their relationship fragile and the constant need for discretion is an additional strain. Then, just as things may be looking up, it seems Henry Dundas has another role for him and Oliphant: a mission to northeast Spain.

Industry Reviews

Compelling. . . . For lovers of a sea-yarn there's plenty of salty business, both aship and ashore.

--Historical Novels Review Online

Exciting and unpredictable.

-- "The Bookbag"

High adventure and detection; cunningly spliced battle scenes which reek of blood and brine; excitements on terra firma to match

-- "Literary Review"

High-speed epic from an ace storyteller.

-- "Daily Sport"

Outflanking and out-gunning C. S. Forester.

-- "Cambridge Evening News"

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