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Treason's River (Reluctant Adv/Martin Jerrold 3) [Import] [Paperback]

Edwin Thomas (Author)
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August 7, 2007 Reluctant Adv/Martin Jerrold 3
August, 1806: when you have just offended the most powerful men in England, you can stand firm or you can run. Which is why Martin Jerrold finds himself sailing away as fast as the wind will carry him, entrusted with a secret mission to deliver a letter of great importance.

There are rumours of a conspiracy in America and Jerrold’s mission will lead him across the American wilderness and deep into the heart of a plot aimed at the centre of government. As he blends into the ranks of conspirators, Jerrold slowly realizes that his very presence could be the spark that ignites a disastrous war between England and America. To add to his problems, Jerrold finds himself shadowed by the enigmatic secret agent 13 and the sinister Mr Vidal, who dog his every step.

To save himself, Jerrold must attempt to prevent the conspiracy. The stakes are high and the very future of the Empire rests in his not-so-capable hands. One wrong move and the consequences would be catastrophic, even by Jerrold’s own lamentable standards.


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British naval officer Martin Jerrold missed the Battle of Trafalgar (drunk in his ship's hold in The Blighted Cliffs) and let a prisoner escape during his command of a prison ship (in Chains of Albion). For his third outing, Jerrold, who narrates with speed and humor, is pressed into service by British spies. From a courier, the spies have stolen a letter they suspect concerns conspiracy—one that could draw Britain and the newly birthed U.S. into war. Jerrold agrees to deliver the letter, infiltrate the conspiracy and find a way to frustrate the scheme. Joined by an enigmatic and beautiful young woman he meets on the transatlantic crossing, Jerrold plunges "headlong into the American wilderness" in September of 1806. The purloined letter leads Jerrold to an island in the Ohio River and former American vice president Aaron Burr, who hopes to revive his fortunes by invading Mexico and forging "a new empire on America's border" with the help of English benefactors. As Burr's expedition floats down the Mississippi toward New Orleans, Jerrold races to stop Burr's delusional scheme and prevent a devastating conflict between England and the U.S. Thomas surrounds Jerrold with a delightful cast of rogues, fictional and otherwise, and Jerrold once again proves an eminently likable, disarmingly fallible swashbuckler. (Jan.)
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“At last, the nautical Flashman! Martin Jerrold looks set to become one of the great British anti-heroes, boozing and lusting his way through Regency England.”
–Andrew Roberts

Product Details

  • Paperback: 416 pages
  • Publisher: Bantam (August 7, 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0553815164
  • ISBN-13: 978-0553815160
  • Product Dimensions: 5 x 1 x 7.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 10.6 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,842,244 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Continued Misadventures of Martin Jerrold, January 19, 2007
This review is from: Treason's River (Hardcover)
In the first book of this series we are introduced to British naval officer Martin Jerrold who missed the Battle of Trafalgar by being drunk in his ship's hold ('The Blighted Cliffs'). With a character like that, how can you go wrong.

In this book, he has offended some of the most powerful men in England. He is faced with two choices. He can stand his ground and fight. Or he can run away. No question in Martin's mind, and we find him on his way to America. Of course he has in his possession a mysterious package to be delivered to Pittsburgh. And of course some of his fellow passengers (a lovely lady who may be more than just beautiful) and her father who ... well you can guess.

Martin Jerrold is certainly an unlikely hero as he goes from one exciting mis-adventure to another in a story told with humor mixed with a bit of history.

Great Fun!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Treason's River: A good read., July 4, 2009
This review is from: Treason's River (Reluctant Adv/Martin Jerrold 3) (Paperback)
I am one who loves the O'Brian naval historical novels. While this one was good, it does not come up to the five star level of O'Brian. Nonetheless, it fills a certain void in a genre that I enjoy. It is really a "mystery" story set in the Napoleanic wars era. Enjoyable, and relaxing. Thomas is a very good writer and I sincerely hopes he keeps it going beyond the three published works with Martin Jerrold as the (anti)hero.
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5.0 out of 5 stars No super-hero, but Jerrold does all right!, September 4, 2008
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This review is from: Treason's River (Reluctant Adv/Martin Jerrold 3) (Paperback)
I love Martin Jerrold. He has all sorts of outrageous adventures, but is a normal guy, no super-hero. He, quite sensibly, doesn't want to risk his life. He'd rather have a good drink and a woman than fight battles. Sometimes the odd people in books who seem to have no fear and be willing to face death at the drop of a hat can pall. Who is really like that, after all???

This time out things are a bit more serious even though the task seems simple enough... Jerrold is to carry a letter-packet to the New World. After his last adventures, he's managed to annoy a number of powerful politicians and Royals and military folk, so getting out of the country for a spell is a good idea. Mr. Nevell of the Post Office has had the original messenger waylaid and the letter taken. They cannot open the letter since it's cleverly sealed, but Nevell says there's a possible conspiracy in the works and Jerrold just needs to deliver the letter and see if he can foil the plot.

Jerrold find himself in sea battles against a Spanish ships, dealing with a beautiful but deadly young lady and her rich and powerful father, having agents out to steal the letter--or kill him-- along the way to Pittsburgh, and involved in a conspiracy that leads him into the wilderness and down the Mississippi, led by the charismatic Aaron Burr...

This time out, Jerrold seems a bit more resigned to the adventures that keep him occupied, whether he wants them or not. He also seems to be growing a bit through the experience, also whether he wants to or not. Yet he's still very human, which is what I like about him.

I sincerely hope the author manages to sell more books in this exciting and amusing series.
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