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 Delancey series. C. Northcote Parkinson died in 1993.

Reviews

"Authentic naval adventure. . . full of action." -- The Sunday Times of London

"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