Touch and Go C. Northcote Parkinson

Name: Touch and Go By C. Northcote Parkinson
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Touch and Go by C. Northcote Parkinson

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SeriesThe Richard Delancey Novels

Summary

With his Royal Navy commission in hand, Richard Delancey is posted to Gibralter to command the sloop Merlin for convoy protection in the Mediterranean.

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Touch and Go by C. Northcote Parkinson

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.

Touch and Go 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

About C. Northcote Parkinson

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.

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Sku

GOR004981400

ISBN 13

9781590130254

ISBN 10

1590130251

Title

Touch and Go by C. Northcote Parkinson

Author

C. Northcote Parkinson

Series

The Richard Delancey Novels

Condition

Used - Very Good

Binding type

Paperback

Publisher

Globe Pequot Press

Year published

20030401

Number of pages

272

Prizes

N/A

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Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.

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This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us