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Cruel Sea

by Nicholas Monsarrat
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Overview

A powerful novel of the North Atlantic in World Wat II, this is the story of the British ships Compass Rose and Saltash and of their desparate cat-and-mouse game with Nazi U-boats. First published to great accalim in 1951, The Cruel Sea remains a classic novel of endurance and daring.

Synopsis

A powerful novel of the North Atlantic in World War II.

Library Journal

One of the classic naval adventure stories of World War II, Monsarrat's novel tells the tale of two British ships trying to escape destruction by wolf pack U-boats hunting in the North Atlantic. The book was a smash when released in 1951, going through numerous printings. This is the first paperback edition available in ages. Copyright 2000 Cahners Business Information.\

About the Author, Nicholas Monsarrat

Nicholas Monsarrat served in the Royal Navy during World War II and later joined governemnt service. He died in 1979.

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Editorials

Atlantic Monthly

Powerful...the dominant quality of this sturdy novel is compassion.

Chicago Tribune

An impressive novel, portraying the war at sea with emotion, drama, tenderness and terror.

San Francisco Chronicle

A whale of a story...Solidly conceived and well executed.

Library Journal

One of the classic naval adventure stories of World War II, Monsarrat's novel tells the tale of two British ships trying to escape destruction by wolf pack U-boats hunting in the North Atlantic. The book was a smash when released in 1951, going through numerous printings. This is the first paperback edition available in ages. Copyright 2000 Cahners Business Information.\

The New York Times

"Fascinating and compelling."

The Spectator

"One of the best novels that has yet been written about sailors at war."

Book Details

Published
January 1, 2000
Publisher
Burford Books
Pages
520
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9781580800464

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