Lieutenant Halfhyde is assigned to rescue a British merchant ship from the Russians. Once there, he faces a dilemma; obey the questionable orders of his superior officer or follow his own inclinations and take the consequences.
Halfhyde again proves to be a calienat sailor, and his story is fine and thrilling reading.
Lieutenant Halfhyde, RN, is ordered to assist in the capture of a British traitor who carries secret drawing of planned British naval consturction to give to the Germans.... Læs mere
The fifth book in this fifteen book series, Halfhyde faces a dilemma of command and career, for he alone dares to take to England news of a plot to assassinate the Queen.
Under the guise of delivering an obsolete battleship to the Chilean government, Watkiss and Halfhyde learn that their real purpose is to safeguard British interests in South America from aggressive German action.
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. Outpsoken and independent, Halfhyde is soon captured by the Russians.
Halfyde is a fine hero, insubordinate and ingenious.—New York Times