Donachie, David
The Devil to Pay: A John Pearce Adventure (John Pearce)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781493061785
- author:
- Donachie, David
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- McBooks Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 352
- Dimensions:
- 19.7 x 13 x 2 centimetres (0.36
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, War & Military, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Devil to Pay Lieutenant John Pearce and his trusty Pelicans are stuck in Palermo harbour with limited funds. They must repair the battle-damaged HMS Larcher, while also protecting Emily Barclay, who has been abandoned by her merchantman captain. As they set sail for Naples, Pearce discovers disloyalty among his crew, who are suspicious of Emily's presence and the troubles that seem to be coming their way. Sailing into danger, Pearce and the Pelicans encounter enemies with more speed and firepower. With damaged masts and a bowsprit, they have no option but to run until forced to abandon and burn their ship in an Italian bay. Pearce faces a court-martial for his actions, but his troubles are only beginning. Admiral Hotham seeks to neutralise him, and contrives a deadly plan to send the Pelicans into mortal danger against a bloodthirsty Turk called Mehmet Pasha. Only luck and Pearce's fiery thirst for battle can save them from this perilous situation.
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