Readers of the Horatio Hornblower or Patrick O’Brian sea stories will enjoy another of [Donachie’s] rousing Markham of the Marines series. —The Stuart News (FL)Like Bernard Cornwell and his celebrated hero Sharpe, [Donachie] has found a happy hunting ground—and he even dares to introduce Napoleon and Nelson as supporting players to his hero. —The Sunday MercuryThis swashbuckling tale . . . moves at a cracking pace, alternating between hard-fought battles, political intrigue and acts of treachery. . . . The most fascinating aspect of the book is detailed insight into the late-eighteenth-century battle strategies. —Aberdeen (Scotland) Press & JournalMarkham has all the flawed genius of his literary ancestors and his success in action at the siege of Toulon seems likely to propel him to further adventures. . . A good read with, one hopes, more to follow. —Evening Press & StarExcellent new book for those armchair sailors who like nothing better than reading about the blood and thunder action days afloat in Nelson’s navy. . . . First-rate action. —Bolton Evening NewsMarkham has style, panache, quick wits and a talent for violence—what more could you ask of a historical man of action? —Northern EchoAn exciting and descriptive novel . . . complete with plenty of action and gore. —Extra Folkstone Hythe Dover DealA great nineteenth-century adventure novel. —Western Morning News (Plymouth)