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Dive into the gripping world of espionage and adventure with this thrilling novel set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars. In 1803, Britain faces unprecedented challenges as His Majesty's Secret Service loses its finest agent, Thomas Grey. Struggling with the profound loss of his wife, Grey steps away from his career, only to find himself embroiled in danger once again. Accepting a role with a lumber firm in Boston, his journey takes a surprising turn when he encounters a privateer at sea. Presented with a tantalizing counteroffer by the French, Grey must now navigate a treacherous game of deception. As the plot unfolds, readers will marvel at Grey's cunning transformation from a heartbroken ex-naval officer to a masterful spy infiltrating the highest ranks of Napoleon's administration. This unrelenting spy thriller showcases intense action, suspense, and the resilience of the human spirit, making it a must-read for fans of historical espionage fiction. Experience the intricacies of loyalty, betrayal, and vengeance as Grey attempts to thwart Napoleon's ambitions while seeking personal redemption. Filled with rich historical detail and vivid storytelling, this page-turner will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9780393867046. Year: 2021. Publisher: W W Norton & Company. Pages: 256.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780393867046
Year: 2021
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 256
Description:
It's 1803. The Napoleonic Wars are raging, Britain is on her heels, and His Majesty's Secret Service has just lost its best agent, Thomas Grey. Deeply depressed by his wife's untimely death, Grey resigns from the service and accepts an offer to join a lumber firm in Boston. But when a sea battle with a privateer forces the ship carrying him west to make port in neutral Portugal, Grey is approached with a counteroffer: become a wealthy man by selling out Britain's spy network to France. The French take Grey for a disgruntled ex?naval officer, blithely unaware that Grey had lost his wife to an unlucky shot from a French cannon.
Now, after many years serving King and Country, Grey seizes the opportunity to fight a covert war of his own. He travels to Paris, and?playing the part of the invaluable turncoat the French believe him to be?proceeds to infiltrate the highest levels of Napoleon's government. If he can outwit his handlers, outmatch his French counterparts, and outrun Napoleon's secret police, Grey may just avenge his wife's death and turn the tide of war in England's favor. Bursting with action and intrigue, Hold Fast sends readers headlong into an unrelenting spy thriller.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780393867046
Year: 2021
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 256
Description:
It's 1803. The Napoleonic Wars are raging, Britain is on her heels, and His Majesty's Secret Service has just lost its best agent, Thomas Grey. Deeply depressed by his wife's untimely death, Grey resigns from the service and accepts an offer to join a lumber firm in Boston. But when a sea battle with a privateer forces the ship carrying him west to make port in neutral Portugal, Grey is approached with a counteroffer: become a wealthy man by selling out Britain's spy network to France. The French take Grey for a disgruntled ex?naval officer, blithely unaware that Grey had lost his wife to an unlucky shot from a French cannon.
Now, after many years serving King and Country, Grey seizes the opportunity to fight a covert war of his own. He travels to Paris, and?playing the part of the invaluable turncoat the French believe him to be?proceeds to infiltrate the highest levels of Napoleon's government. If he can outwit his handlers, outmatch his French counterparts, and outrun Napoleon's secret police, Grey may just avenge his wife's death and turn the tide of war in England's favor. Bursting with action and intrigue, Hold Fast sends readers headlong into an unrelenting spy thriller.