A Fine Boy for Killing by Jan Needle
The reputation of Captain Swift and the wretched conditions of wartime naval life, means that he must resort to press gangs to make up the numbers on the frigate "Welfare". As the voyage lengthens, the talk below decks turns to mutiny and the men become locked in a web of fear, hate and tragedy.A native of Portsmouth, Jan Needle has had a lifelong interest in the sea and naval history. Under his pseudonym Frank Kippax, he has published four acclaimed thrillers. Under his real name, Jan Needle, he has a successful career as a TV scriptwriter and as a writer of acclaimed children’s books. His previous novel, ‘A Fine Boy for Killing’, also features William Bentley.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780006496809 |
| ISBN 10 | 0006496806 |
| Title | A Fine Boy for Killing |
| Author | Jan Needle |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Year published | 1997-02-17 |
| Number of pages | 384 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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