Halfhyde for the Queen

by Philip McCutchan

Overview

In Andalusia, Lieutenant St. Vincent Halfhyde is sent by the unpredictable Captain Watkiss on a secret mission ashore: to aid the Queen's Messenger, who is being pursued by nefarious Spanish agents. But when Halfhyde discovers a plot to kill Queen Victoria herself, the stakes are raised. Now he and the rest of his flotilla must face down the Spanish Navy and get the Messenger back to Britain with vital information.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781590131848
Publisher:	McBooks Press
Publication date:	01/01/2005
Series:	The Halfhyde Adventures , #5
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	256
Sales rank:	704,451
File size:	514 KB

About the Author

Philip McCutchan served on various British war ships during WWII. Afterwards, he concentrated on writing, publishing more than 80 books, including the 16-book Halfhyde series.

Editorial Reviews

McCutchan brings. .. a driving narrative style and a vast knowledge of and love for the sea that is certain to delight seafaring buffs.

Booklist

Much derring-do. .. McCutchan is to be congratulated.. .. He is writing about a stirring period that has been sadly neglected.

Houston Post

Halfhyde is a fine hero, insubordinate and ingenious.

The New York Times

"Halfhyde is a fine hero, insubordinate and ingenious."  —The New York Times


"[McCutchan is] a master storyteller."  —Publishers Weekly

From the Publisher

Halfhyde is a fine hero, insubordinate and ingenious.

New York Times