The Scent of Betrayal (The Privateersman Mysteries) [Paperback]

David Donachie (Author)

Book Description

Series: The Privateersman Mysteries | Publication Date: January 1, 2003

The discovery of an abandoned Spanish merchant ship off the coast of America plunges the Ludlows into a far-reaching conspiracy fueled by jealousy, ambition and nationalistic fervor. The Bucephalas lies trapped under the gaping muzzles of the 32-pounder Spanish guns of New Orleans' harbor fort. It quickly becomes clear that the corridors of the governor's residence are just as busy with treachery, doubled-dealing, and murder as the back alleys of the sweltering city outside.

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From the Publisher

An avowed lover of naval fiction with a streak of mischief, David Donachie has sailed into a breach in the nautical genre by blending seagoing adventure with the mystery and twists of a whodunnit. A Scot by birth, he lives on the Channel coast of England, where he works to keep his inspirations in motion ("I have about three ideas a day . . . by the way, all my ideas are great") and has lately published a biographical novel about Admiral Lord Nelson and Lady Emma Hamilton. He now lives in Deal with his partner, Sarah and two children, Thomas and Charlotte.

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

• Paperback: 432 pages
• Publisher: McBooks Press (January 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1590130316
• ISBN-13: 978-1590130315
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 6 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,067,732 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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