Description
Friends turn against friends, patriots are betrayed, and lovers must pay the ultimate price . . .
The first gripping naval thriller in Seth Hunter's historical adventure series is sure to enthral fans of Julian Stockwin and Patrick O'Brian's Aubrey-Maturin novels.
'Rousing . . . a complex plot, written with wit, suspense, intrigue, and action' Publishers Weekly
1793: The French have killed their king and are about to embark on the violent period of bloodletting known as the Terror.
Brig-sloop Commander Nathan Peake is on smuggler patrol off the Sussex coast and desperate for some real action. As revolutionary France declares war on England, he seizes his chance. Peake is given a vital mission; to destroy the French economy by smuggling millions of French banknotes across the Channel and into the heart of Paris. His operation leads him from perilous seas to the Empire of the Dead - a labyrinth of catacombs under the French capital where bodies are buried, secrets hidden and plots hatched.
But as opposition to the Terror mounts, Peake is forced to leave Paris and join the storm-tossed British squadrons in the Atlantic in the first thunderous battle between the rival navies.
What readers are saying about THE TIME OF TERROR:
'Flowing prose, matching action-packed adventures both on land and at sea'
'A must-read for fans of naval historical fiction. Well researched and plotted with characters who really come alive'
'Full of humour and history and lust. A gripping tale, masterfully written'
The first in an exciting new series - Patrick O'Brian meets John le Carre in this naval/spy adventure set during the French Revolution
About the Author
Seth Hunter is the pseudonym of the author of a number of highly acclaimed and prize-winning adult and children`s novels. He has written and directed many historical dramas for television, radio and the theatre and adapted and directed films by playwrights such as Arthur Miller and Michael Bulgakov. He is a member of The Writers Guild of Great Britain, the Director`s Guild and PEN. THE TIME OF TERROR is the first novel in a trilogy of historical naval adventures. He lives in London.
Reviews
'The mix of swashbuckling on land and sea works well' * Sun Herald *
Book Information
ISBN 9780755347148
Author Seth Hunter
Format Paperback
Page Count 448
Imprint Headline Review
Publisher Headline Publishing Group
Weight(grams) 301g
Dimensions(mm) 197mm * 131mm * 29mm
