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Captain David Blackwood, a decorated Royal Marine, is dispatched to China in 1899 as rumors plot attacks on British interests. Amid political unrest and the looming Boxer Rebellion, he must navigate treacherous waters—both literal and political—while dealing with personal challenges, including an errant nephew and a demanding German Countess who insists on a river escort. His actions exemplify the Royal Marines’ motto: the first to land and the last to leave "�\nThis novel, the second in a 150‑year saga of a seafaring family, blends historical context with the personal trials of a naval officer on the brink of war.
First publish date: 1984
Genre: Historical Fiction/19th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: Douglas Reeman
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