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Based on the author's own vivid experiences, The Cruel Sea is the nail-biting story of the crew of HMS Compass Rose, a corvette assigned to protect convoys in World War Two. Darting back and forth across the icy North Atlantic, Compass Rose played a deadly cat and mouse game with packs of German U-boats lying in wait beneath the ocean waves.Packed with tension and vivid descriptions of agonizing U-boat hunts, this tale of the most bitter and chilling campaign of the war tells of ordinary, heroic men who had to face a brutal menace which would strike without warning from the deep . . .

A classic novel set in the siege of Malta 1940-1942 from the bestselling author of The Cruel Sea

My Brother Denys is a novel written by Nicholas Monsarrat that explores the complex relationship between two brothers. The story is set in England during the early 20th century and follows the lives of two brothers, Denys and Peter. Denys is the elder brother, who is talented, charismatic, and successful in every aspect of his life. In contrast, Peter is the younger brother, who is shy, introverted, and struggles to find his place in the world.The novel begins with Denys returning from the war, where he had served as a pilot. He is hailed as a hero and receives a warm welcome from his family and friends. However, as the story progresses, it becomes clear that Denys is not the perfect person that he appears to be. He is a womanizer, a heavy drinker, and has a dark side to his personality that he keeps hidden from the world.As the brothers grow older, their relationship becomes strained. Peter resents Denys for his success and feels overshadowed by him. Denys, on the other hand, becomes increasingly bitter and jealous of Peter's achievements. The tension between the brothers reaches a breaking point when Denys is diagnosed with a terminal illness.The novel is a poignant exploration of sibling rivalry, jealousy, and the complexities of family relationships. Monsarrat's writing is lyrical and evocative, and he captures the nuances of human emotions with great sensitivity. My Brother Denys is a timeless classic that will resonate with readers of all ages.Being The Monsarrat Story.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

A powerful novel of the North Atlantic in World Wat II, this is the story of the British ships Compass Rose and Saltash and of their desparate cat-and-mouse game with Nazi U-boats. First published to great accalim in 1951, The Cruel Sea remains a classic novel of endurance and daring.