A Twist Of Sand
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, with some chipping and wear to edges and corners. No major tears but notable shelf wear. Page Condition: Yellowed with age. Markings: No markings. Binding: Appears intact.
A Twist of Sand is a gripping nautical adventure thriller that chronicles the perilous journey of Geoffrey Peace, a former Royal Navy submarine commander haunted by his wartime past. Set against the treacherous waters of the Skeleton Coast off South West Africa, the novel weaves a taut narrative of mystery, danger, and buried secrets as Peace is drawn into a deadly mission to locate a hidden, diamond-rich bay known only to him. Jenkins, a South African-born author who wrote with the authority of someone deeply familiar with the region's unforgiving landscapes, crafts an atmosphere of relentless tension and seafaring authenticity. Widely regarded as a classic of maritime adventure fiction, the novel stands as Jenkins' debut and most celebrated work, drawing inevitable comparisons to the adventure thrillers of Alistair MacLean.
Author: Geoffrey Jenkins
Format: Hardback
Published: 1959, Collins
Genre: Adventure fiction
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, with some chipping and wear to edges and corners. No major tears but notable shelf wear. Page Condition: Yellowed with age. Markings: No markings. Binding: Appears intact.
A Twist of Sand is a gripping nautical adventure thriller that chronicles the perilous journey of Geoffrey Peace, a former Royal Navy submarine commander haunted by his wartime past. Set against the treacherous waters of the Skeleton Coast off South West Africa, the novel weaves a taut narrative of mystery, danger, and buried secrets as Peace is drawn into a deadly mission to locate a hidden, diamond-rich bay known only to him. Jenkins, a South African-born author who wrote with the authority of someone deeply familiar with the region's unforgiving landscapes, crafts an atmosphere of relentless tension and seafaring authenticity. Widely regarded as a classic of maritime adventure fiction, the novel stands as Jenkins' debut and most celebrated work, drawing inevitable comparisons to the adventure thrillers of Alistair MacLean.