A Close Run Thing

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A Close Run Thing is written by David Donachie and published by Simon and Schuster. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 1493074040 (ISBN 10) and 9781493074044 (ISBN 13).

The fifteenth volume in the popular John Pearce Adventures set on the high seas 1796: Lieutenant John Pearce is hiding in the smugglers’ hub of Gravelines with his mysterious companion, known only to him as Oliphant, trapped in French territory with no way out. Although they find a crew willing to take them to England, they discover on the journey that Pearce’s old enemies, the Tolland brothers, are still active on the route and danger may be lurking close to shore. While being in his homeland brings Pearce closer to Emily Barclay and their young son, Adam, the constant need for discretion is an additional strain on their already fragile relationship. Then, just as things may be looking up, it seems Henry Dundas has another role for him and Oliphant: a mission to north-east Spain.