With his Royal Navy commission in hand, Richard Delancey is posted to Gibraltar to command the sloop Merlin for convoy protection in the Mediterranean. Overcoming problems with his crew, Delancey quickly proves his mettle during the siege of Valletta and during the battle at Cadiz.

About the Author
Cyril Northcote Parkinson pursued a distinguished academic career on both sides of the Atlantic and first became famous for "Parkinson's Law"-work expands to fill the time allotted to it. Parkinson wrote many books on British politics and economics. His first fictional effort, a "biography" of Horatio Hornblower, met with considerable acclaim and led to the Delancey series. C. Northcote Parkinson died in 1993.

Reviews
"A historical novelist in the best traditions of C.S. Forester and Alexander Kent." -- Time and Tide
"The sharp tang of powder and tar and salty sea along with the boom of the cannon and shouts of men in battle." -- The Dallas Morning News



Book Information
ISBN 9781590130254
Author C. Northcote Parkinson
Format Paperback
Page Count 272
Imprint McBooks Press
Publisher Globe Pequot Press
Weight(grams) 358g
Dimensions(mm) 216mm * 140mm * 21mm