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Captain Grey's Gambit J. H. Gelernter

Captain Grey's Gambit By J. H. Gelernter

Captain Grey's Gambit by J. H. Gelernter


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Summary

A taut historical thriller for fans of The Queen's Gambit and James Bond.

Captain Grey's Gambit Summary

Captain Grey's Gambit: A Novel by J. H. Gelernter

December 1803: A French invasion fleet is poised to cross the Channel and storm the beaches of southern England. A member of Napoleon's inner circle-disaffected by Napoleon's creeping tyranny-contacts the British naval intelligence service in hopes of defecting to London. His escape plan calls for a rendezvous at an international chess tournament in Frankfurt-a rare opportunity for him to travel outside France. Naval intelligence sends its top man-and best chess player-Captain Thomas Grey, to orchestrate the Frenchman's escape to England. But Grey's mission changes dramatically when the defector demands that his pro-Napoleon daughter come with him-expecting Grey to act not just as escort but kidnapper.

The second novel in J. H. Gelernter's already lauded Captain Grey series, Captain Grey's Gambit continues a story that is smart, fast, twisty, and dangerous (Lee Child) in a richly imagined early nineteenth-century world (Richard Snow).

Captain Grey's Gambit Reviews

[A] superior sequel to 2021's Hold Fast.... Gelernter's clever premise matches his well-rounded and plausible lead, and vivid depictions of the developments in the conflict between England and France enhance the suspenseful espionage plot. -- Publishers Weekly (starred review)
In the second book of his Captain Grey series...Gelernter continues to distinguish his character from his literary influences, chief among them Ian Fleming's James Bond, with deliberate flourishes.... [M]any rich historical details...populate the novel with obvious care. -- Kirkus Reviews

About J. H. Gelernter

J. H. Gelernter is the author of the Thomas Grey novels: The Montevideo Brief, Hold Fast, and Captain Grey's Gambit.

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CIN0393867064LN
9780393867060
0393867064
Captain Grey's Gambit: A Novel by J. H. Gelernter
Used - Like New
Hardback
WW Norton & Co
20220510
256
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The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins

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