Devil to Pay

by C. Northcote Parkinson

Overview

Ranked as a lieutenant despite his undistinguished naval career, Richard Delancey lands a special secret mission, thanks to his command of French. To his chagrin, the mission goes awry. But casting about for fresh opportunity, Delancey becomes involved in customs collection on the Isle of Wight and thwarting the high-stakes activities of smugglers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781590130025
Publisher:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Publication date:	10/01/2001
Series:	The Richard Delancey Novels , #2
Pages:	284
Sales rank:	923,243
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.84(d)

About the Author

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 Richard Delancey series. C. Northcote Parkinson died in 1993.

Editorial Reviews

Most fictional heroes of the Napoleonic Wars at sea are as wooden as their ships, a generalisation from which Patrick O'Brian's Jack Aubrey and Professor Parkinson's Richard Delancey can be exempted.

The Observer

Authentic naval adventure. .. full of action.

London Sunday Times

[Parkinson's] knowledge of the naval world of the Napoleonic era was encyclopaedic; his understanding of ships and seamen, of politics, strategy and trade almost unrivalled.

David Powell

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

A historical novelist in the best traditions of C.S. Forester and Alexander Kent.

Time and Tide

If you enjoy salty tales told by the man who knows the sea, British history, as well as words, winches and wimbrels, Devil to Pay will see you through a fine evening handily.

Portland (Maine) Sunday Telegram

[Parkinson's] knowledge of the naval world of the Napoleonic era was encyclopaedic; his understanding of ships and seamen, of politics, strategy and trade almost unrivalled.  —David Powell, Twentieth-Century Romance and Historical Writers

From the Publisher

The sharp tang of powder and tar and salty sea along with the boom of the cannon and shouts of men in battle.

Dallas Morning News