Captain Grey's Gambit
A Novel
by J. H. Gelernter
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Pub Date Apr 05 2022 | Archive Date Mar 31 2022
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Description
A taut historical thriller for fans of The Queen’s Gambit and James Bond.
December 1803: A French invasion fleet is poised to cross the Channel and storm the beaches of southern England. A member of Napoleon’s inner circle—disaffected by Napoleon’s creeping tyranny—contacts the British naval intelligence service in hopes of defecting to London. His escape plan calls for a rendezvous at an international chess tournament in Frankfurt—a rare opportunity for him to travel outside France. Naval intelligence sends its top man—and best chess player—Captain Thomas Grey, to orchestrate the Frenchman’s escape to England. But Grey’s mission changes dramatically when the defector demands that his pro-Napoleon daughter come with him—expecting Grey to act not just as escort but kidnapper.
The second novel in J. H Gelernter’s already lauded Captain Grey series, Captain Grey’s Gambit continues a story that is “smart, fast, twisty, and dangerous” (Lee Child) in a “richly imagined early nineteenth-century world” (Richard Snow).
About the Author: J. H. Gelernter lives in Connecticut. He is the author of the Captain Grey novels, Hold Fast and Captain Grey's Gambit.
Advance Praise
Praise for Hold Fast:
"A Ripping Napoleonic War Adventure….an immersive, entertaining debut….[a] thoughtful, learned depiction of this deeply engrossing period in history." - Michael Patrick Brady, The ARTery
"Picture this: James Bond in a red coat, tight white breeches, and a powdered wig topped off with an odd mésalliance between a top hat and a cowboy hat.…[A] rip-roaring novel." - Susan Lowell, Historical Novel Society
"Brilliant writing, vivid characters, thrilling battle scenes—all the hallmarks of great historical fiction are to be found in this suspenseful tale of an English intelligence agent in the war against Napoleon. Fans of the late Patrick O’Brian will be enthralled." - Ian W. Toll, New York Times best-selling author of Twilight of the Gods
"This is superb, like a great Cold War thriller, smart, fast, twisty and dangerous. Highly recommended." - Lee Child
"Gelernter keeps the suspense high without sacrificing plausibility. Bernard Cornwell fans will welcome this promising new talent." - Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"Gelernter’s first novel is a pleasing romp through James Bond territory, set back a century and several decades and moved to Napoleonic France." - David Keymer, Library Journal
Available Editions
| EDITION | Hardcover |
| ISBN | 9780393867060 |
| PRICE | $25.95 (USD) |
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