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Recalled to active duty and assigned to the old square-rigger "Glen Hallandale," Lieutenant St. Vincent Halfhyde is given the unwelcome task of transporting unruly, dangerous convicts to the South African wars
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About the Author
Philip McCutchan served on various British war ships during WWII. Afterwards, he concentrated on writing, publishing more than 80 books, including the fifteen-book ""Halfhyde"" series.
From Publishers Weekly
Lieut. St. Vincent Halfhyde RN (inactive) had best take care: this is the second book (after The Halfhyde Line) in which he is not in control of his ship. At the start of the Boer War, Halfhyde is pressed back into service, this time as skipper of the old square-rigged Glen Halladale, transport for a draft of hardened Dartmoor convicts bound to serve in South Africa. Before the voyage, Halfhyde is offered a bribe to help smuggle gold bullion to South Africa. He reports the incident to the authorities, but after a series of mishaps, one involving his lover Victoria, Halfhyde discovers the gold is already hidden aboard. There is danger from the usual sources (the weather) and unusual ones (the restive convicts and a conspiracy that reaches into the Home Office). With his customary pluck and seamanship, Halfhyde works his way through the perils to safe harbor. Halfhyde fans will savor the late-Victorian details but may want more seamanship and fewer plot machinations. January 2
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- PublisherSt Martins Pr
- Publication date1986
- ISBN 10 0312356625
- ISBN 13 9780312356620
- BindingHardcover
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages184
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