The British crew of the Danae -- a captured French corvette -- mutinied, sailed the ship back to France, turned it over to Napoleon and received a cash reward! Who survives, who hangs, who dies disgraced in a far-off colonial posting -- Pope tells the whole curious story. It was his gift for bringing history to life that led C S Forester to encourage Dudley Pope to try his hand at fiction. Fans of Pope's 'Lord Ramage' novels may even spot the historical figures who inspired some of their favourite fictional character and plot elements. |
Author: Dudley Pope Title: The Devil Himself: The Mutiny of 1800 Series: n/a First Published by: Martin Secker & Warburg Ltd Place: Format: HC Date: 1987 ISBN-10: 0436377519 ISBN-13: 9780436377518 |
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