Dust On The Sea (The Royal Marines)

By Douglas Reeman

Book Overview

From the pen of multi-million copy bestselling author Douglas Reeman, this is the fourth novel in the Blackwood saga, spanning 150 years in the history of a great seafaring family. Set in World War Two, Dust on the Sea is a rip-roaring, rollicking read and perfect for fans of Clive Cussler, Bernard Cornwell and Wilbur Smith.

'One of our foremost writers of naval fiction' -- Sunday Times
'Mr Reeman writes with great knowledge about the sea and those who sail on it' -- The Times
'A compelling read' -- ***** Reader review
'The only downside of this book is I couldn't put it down' -- ***** Reader review
'Keeps you enthralled throughout' -- ***** Reader review
'Fun and gripping' -- ***** Reader review
'Magnificent' -- ***** Reader review

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1943: Captain Mike Blackwood, Royal Marine Commando, is a survivor. Young, toughened and tried in the hellish crucible of Burma, he labours, sometimes faltering, beneath the weight of tradition, the glorious heritage of his family, and the burden of his own self-doubt.

For Blackwood, the horizon is not the lip of the trench seen by men of the Corps in the previous war, but the ramp of a landing craft smashing down into the sea, and the fire of the enemy on a Sicilian beach. Here, tradition is not enough, and Mike Blackwood must find within himself qualities of leadership which will inspire those Royal Marines who are once again the first to land, and among the first to die.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0099421674
• ISBN13: 9780099421672
• Release Date: June 2000
• Publisher: Arrow
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 0.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 7.0" x 1.0" x 4.3"

Customer Reviews

The Royal Marine Commando contribution to WWII

A thoroughly convincing account of World War II from the Royal marine Commando point of view. I highly recommend this book for people who enjoy wartime/military adventures.