Hammond Innes: Wreckers Must Breathe; The Mary Deare; Atlantic Fury; The Strode Venturer
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Master the elements and survive the shadows with four gripping tales of high-stakes adventure. Hammond Innes was the undisputed master of the landscape-driven thriller, known for his meticulous research and his ability to pit man against the raw power of nature and the treachery of his fellow man. This omnibus collection features four of his most celebrated works: Wreckers Must Breathe: A tense wartime mystery involving hidden U-boats and the rugged coast of Cornwall. The Mary Deare: Perhaps Innes's most famous work, a haunting maritime mystery centered on an abandoned freighter in the English Channel. Atlantic Fury: A visceral account of a polar gale and the desperate struggle for survival in the Outer Hebrides. The Strode Venturer: An epic adventure that spans from the boardrooms of London to the volcanic islands of the Indian Ocean. Whether you are navigating a storm at sea or unravelling a corporate conspiracy, Innes’s prose is as sharp as a jagged reef. This collected volume is a must-have for fans of classic adventure and suspense fiction.
Author: Hammond Innes
Format: Hardback
Published: 1984, Octopus Books Limited
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Master the elements and survive the shadows with four gripping tales of high-stakes adventure. Hammond Innes was the undisputed master of the landscape-driven thriller, known for his meticulous research and his ability to pit man against the raw power of nature and the treachery of his fellow man. This omnibus collection features four of his most celebrated works: Wreckers Must Breathe: A tense wartime mystery involving hidden U-boats and the rugged coast of Cornwall. The Mary Deare: Perhaps Innes's most famous work, a haunting maritime mystery centered on an abandoned freighter in the English Channel. Atlantic Fury: A visceral account of a polar gale and the desperate struggle for survival in the Outer Hebrides. The Strode Venturer: An epic adventure that spans from the boardrooms of London to the volcanic islands of the Indian Ocean. Whether you are navigating a storm at sea or unravelling a corporate conspiracy, Innes’s prose is as sharp as a jagged reef. This collected volume is a must-have for fans of classic adventure and suspense fiction.