A Close Run Thing
by David Donachie
2020-04-19 08:07:16
1796. Lieutenant John Pearce is hiding in the smugglersâ 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...
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1796. Lieutenant John Pearce is hiding in the smugglersâ 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 Pearceâs 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 north-east Spain. âHigh adventure and detection; cunningly spliced battle scenes which reek of blood and brine; excitements on terra firma to matchâ Literary Review
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