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H.M.S. Saracen

By: Douglas Reeman
Narrated by: David Rintoul
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Malta 1941. To most people H.M.S. Saracen is just an ugly, obsolete ship with an equally ugly recent history: her last commander is due for court-martial after shelling the troops he was sent to protect.

But to Captain Richard Chesnaye she brings back memories - memories of the First World War when he and the old monitor went through the Gallipoli campaign together. It seems that captain and ship are both past their best. But as the war enters a new phase Chesnaye senses the possibility of a fresh, significant role - for him and the Saracen.

©2011 Douglas Reeman (P)2014 Audible, Inc. Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Fiction War & Military War Military
All stars
Most relevant
Action packed, stirring and uplifting.
Clever twist at the end.
All good stuff.
Not my first by this author, not my last either.....
Keep it up Doug

Superb.... Typical Reeman stuff.

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A well read and realistic great story , very believable characters and easily deserves 6 stars

Marvellous story

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My first Douglas Reeman book and glad I chose it too. Split into two parts between First and Second World Wars where the main character takes different roles in the same ship. Very atmospheric and bloody at times with a sad surprising ending perfectly performed by David Rintoul.

Well worth a listen

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First class story told by an experienced narrator.
Douglas Reeman knows how to write a story

Pure excellence

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The storyline is pretty straightforward and at times a bit slow. Well narrated. Overall good entertainment.

Enjoyed it

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