The Dying Trade (The Privateersman Mysteries) (Volume 2) [Hardcover]

David Donachie (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 2001 | Series: The Privateersman Mysteries (Book 2)

Arriving in the squalid, seething port of Genoa, Harry Ludlow and his partner and younger brother, James, find it a tinderbox of tension, fed by the discovery of a hanged British sea captain and packs of English and French sailors at each other's throats.

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"High adventure and detection cunningly spliced. Battle scenes which reek of blood and brine; excitements on terra firma to match. . . ." -- The Times Literary Review

High adventure and detection cunningly spliced Battle scenes which reek of blood and brine; excitements on terra firma to match? -- Literary Review

About the Author

David Donachie is an avowed lover of naval fiction with a stroke of mischief, and he has lately published a multivolume biographical novel about Lord Nelson and Lady Emma Hamilton. Writing as Tom Connery, he is the author of the popular Markham of the Marines novels. A Scot by birth, he lives in Deal on the Channel coast of England.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 399 pages
• Publisher: McBooks Press (October 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1590130057
• ISBN-13: 978-1590130056
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.2 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,742,715 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent book, especially if ex naval person, July 21, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Dying Trade (Paperback)

An excellent story , carrying on with the two main characters written in David's earlier books. I don't understand why this author is not so widely read or freely avaiable from WH Smith etc. David, hopefully writes one book per year, I am eagerly awaiting his next puiblication

I would recommend any of his books, The Devils Own Luck, The Drying Trade, both these books I picked up as a twin set for the ridiculous price of £2.99, that started the journey off, followed by A Hanging Matter, a Scent of Betrayal and his last book, A Bag Of Bones. As an ex sailor, it brought back a lot of memories about where our great naval traditions sprung from and how everyday usage of words came into the English language from sailors.

It is also a good " detective " story leaving you guessing right up to the conclusion. Well done David, BUT PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHEN YOU ARE WRITING AGAIN

9 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars you cannot put it down!, May 26, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The Dying Trade (Paperback)

All of Donachie's books are great! They are totally exiting and the main characters are rounded and charming. I always keep up all night to finish them. I have one criticism, however:What s really lacking is a map of a ship or a naval glossary because it is frustrating to have to skip over all the naval descriptions because you cannot understand them without background knowledge.