Halfhyde at the Bight of Benin

by Philip McCutchan

Overview

When the Russians establish a naval presence in the Bight of Benin off West Africa, the Admiralty is worried. Will the Russians threaten British interest? Lieutenant St. Vincent Halfhyde is sent to investigate. Outspoken and independent, Halfhyde is soon captured by the Russians.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781590130780
Publisher:	Mcbooks Press
Publication date:	04/01/2004
Series:	The Halfhyde Adventures , #1
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	224
Sales rank:	801,060
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.67(d)

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 fifteen-book Halfhyde series.

Editorial Reviews

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



"Much derringdo . . . McCutchan is to be congratulated. . . . He is writing about a stirring period that has been sadly neglected."  —Houston Post

From the Publisher

Halfhyde is a fine hero, insubordinate and ingenious.

New York Times

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

Houston Post

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

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