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by Nicholas Monsarrat (Author)
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.
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A powerful novel of the North Atlantic in World War II, this is the story of the British ships Compass Rose and Saltash and of their desperate cat-and-mouse game with Nazi U-boats. First published to great acclaim in 1951, THE CRUEL SEA remains a classic novel of endurance and daring.
Author Biography
Nicholas Monsarrat served in the Royal Navy during World War II and later joined governemnt service. He died in 1979.
Number of Pages: 520
Dimensions: 1.5 x 8.2 x 5.4 IN
Publication Date: March 14, 2000
