The Torrid Zone

by Alaric Bond

A tired ship with a worn out crew, but HMS Scylla has one more trip to make before her much-postponed re-fit. Bound for St Helena, she is to deliver the island's next governor; a simple enough mission and, as peace looks likely to be declared, no one is expecting difficulties. Except, perhaps, the commander of a powerful French battle squadron, who has other ideas...

With conflict and intrigue at sea and ashore, The Torrid Zone is filled to the gunnels with action, excitement and fascinating historical detail; a truly engaging read.

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The Sixth book in the 'Fighting Sail' series


Sailing into 'The Torrid Zone' will be a treat for fans of the Fighting Sail Series, and a real find for those new to the books. V. E. Ulett

The crew of HMS Scylla face not only belligerent French warships but insidious enemies on board their own ship as they sail south to St. Helena. With his knowledge of nautical history, keen eye for detail and an understanding of human nature, Bond is at the top of his game in this new addition to the Fighting Sail Series. Linda Collison, author of the Patricia MacPherson Nautical Adventure Series

Bond vividly captures the life aboard a Royal Navy man-of-war from the lower decks to the captain's cabin in a fascinating tableaux that simply feels right. The Torrid Zone is a bracing visit to an isolated island at an intriguing moment in history. Rick Spilman


 

First Edition:
Paperback
Publisher: Old Salt Press
May 23, 2014
ISBN-10: 0988236095
ISBN-13: 9780988236097

First Edition:
ebook formats
Publisher: Old Salt Press
May 23, 2014
ISBN-10: 0988236079
ISBN-13: 9780988236073

The Torrid Zone

First Edition:
audio formats
Publisher: Old Salt Press
Mar 27, 2019
Narrated by: Timothy Bond
Length: 8 hrs and 54 mins

The Torrid Zone audio