{"product_id":"2026100006588-secondhand-halfhydes-island","title":"Halfhyde's Island","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good. Jacket: Worn\/faded, with some chipping and edge wear; price clipped. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No visible markings. Binding: Intact. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA gripping work of nautical historical fiction, Halfhyde's Island is part of Philip McCutchan's celebrated series following the daring exploits of Lieutenant St. Vincent Halfhyde of the Victorian Royal Navy. Set against the turbulent backdrop of the late nineteenth century, the novel chronicles Halfhyde's latest perilous mission as he navigates treacherous seas, hostile foreign powers, and the unforgiving demands of the British Admiralty. McCutchan's prose is taut and authoritative, drawing on his own naval background to render the age of sail and steam with vivid authenticity. Rich in period detail and driven by a relentless pace, the story illustrates the courage and cunning required of a naval officer thrust into impossible circumstances far from home waters.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48888013717723,"sku":"2026100006588-SECONDHAND","price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/ce23f7c0-c449-40ff-b862-607dd50a8b33.png?v=1781752746","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026100006588-secondhand-halfhydes-island","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}