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A powerful saga of the American Revolution - a stirring maritime adventure in the epic, true-to-life tradition of Patrick O'Brian. A captivating and stirring maritime adventure from bestselling author James Nelson that will have you on the edge of your seat. Perfect for fans of Patrick O'Brian and C.S. Forester. ""Kept me riveted from start to finish..."" - ***** Reader review. ""Fast paced and hard to put down"" -- ***** Reader review 'A fine adventure series...first-rate action writing' -- PUBLISHERS WEEKLY *********************************************** THERE'S A TRAITOR IN THEIR RANKS DETERMINED TO THWART THEIR FIGHT FOR FREEDOM... 1775- General George Washing has discovered his store of gunpowder has dwindled to next to nothing. Captain Isaac Biddlecomb is despatched to Bermuda to capture the British gunpowder known to be there. But the plan is a trap, hatched by a traitor among the Patriots. Washington's aide-de-camp Major Edward Fitzgerald is tasked with hunting the traitor down; Biddlecomb meanwhile must work to free his ship and his men and capture the gunpowder so vital in the fight for freedom. Will Biddlecomb and Fitzgerald overcome their common enemy - the greatest military power on Earth? The Maddest Idea is the second novel in James Nelson's Revolution at Sea series. Biddlecomb's story continues in The Continental Risque. Have you read By Force of Arms, his first adventure?

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Author:   James Nelson
Publisher:   Transworld Publishers Ltd
Imprint:   Corgi Books
Dimensions:   Width: 11.00cm , Height: 3.00cm , Length: 17.80cm
Weight:   0.279kg
ISBN:  

9780552160513

ISBN 10:   0552160512
Pages:   528
Publication Date:   03 November 2009
Recommended Age:   From 0 years
Audience:   General/trade ,  College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  General ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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'Authenticity runs throughout the book, carrying total conviction' Patrick O'Brian 'First rate action writing' Publishers Weekly

'Authenticity runs throughout the book, carrying total conviction' * Patrick O'Brian * 'First rate action writing' * Publishers Weekly *

'Authenticity runs throughout the book, carrying total conviction' * Patrick O'Brian * 'First rate action writing' * Publishers Weekly *

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James Nelson has served as a seaman, rigger, boatswain and officer on a number of sailing vessels. He is the author of the five books comprising his The Revolution at Sea saga and The Brethren of the Coast trilogy. He lives with his wife and children in Maine. His web site can be found at www.jameslnelson.com.

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