Product Description

In H.M.S. Marlborough Will Enter Harbour, an old sloop, homeward bound, is torpedoed, leaving her guns out of action, more than three-quarters of her crew dead, and radio contact impossible. But her valiant captain steadfastly refuses to surrender his ship... In Leave Cancelled, an army officer and his young wife concentrate their passionate love into twenty-four hours, knowing that it might be their last chance... And in Heavy Rescue, an old soldier, having lived on the scrap heap for more than twenty years, finds that gallantry is once again in demand when he becomes leader of a Heavy Rescue Squad...

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1173804 in Books
• Published on: 2008-09-23
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 252 pages

About the Author
Nicholas Monsarrat was born in Liverpool and educated at Cambridge University, where he studied law. His career as a solicitor encountered a swift end when he decided to leave Liverpool for London, with a half-finished manuscript under his arm and ¿40 in his pocket. His first book to attract attention was the largely autobiographical 'This is the Schoolroom'. During World War II he joined the Royal Navy and served in corvettes. His war experience provided the framework for the novel 'HMS Marlborough will enter Harbour', one of his best known books. 'The Cruel Sea' was made into a classic film starring Jack Hawkins. Established as a top name writer, Monsarrat's career concluded with 'The Master Mariner'. Well known for his concise story telling andtense narrative, he became one of the most successful novelists of the twentieth century, whose rich and varied collection bears the hallmarks of a truly gifted writer. A professional who gives us our money's worth. The entertainment value is high' -Daily Telegraph

Customer Reviews

Two wonderful novellas and a so-so one
I'd recommend the book for two of its three offerings and not worry about the third. The title story is one of the great sea stories of World War II and is worth the price of the book. Buy it for that alone. I also enjoyed "Heavy Rescue," though it wasn't quite as compelling as the title story. "Leave Cancelled" was disappointing to me, though it may not be for you. I consider the title story as good as Montsarrat's classic novel "The Cruel Sea," if not better.