Hold Fast: A Novel [Paperback]

A desperate sea battle; a fortune risked on the turn of a card; a duel at dawn with the loser&Patrick OBrian meets James Bond. A Ripping Napoleonic War Adventure&.an immersive, entertaining debut&.[a] thoughtful, learned depiction of this deeply engrossing period in history. Picture this: James Bond in a red coat, tight white breeches, and a powdered wig topped off with an odd m?salliance between a top hat and a cowboy hat.&[A] rip-roaring novel. Brilliant writing, vivid characters, thrilling battle scenesall 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 OBrian will be enthralled. In This is superb, like a great Cold War thriller, smart, fast, twisty and dangerous. Highly recommended. Gelernter keeps the suspense high without sacrificing plausibility. Bernard Cornwell fans will welcome this promising new talent. Gelernters first novel is a pleasing romp through James Bond territory, set back a century and several decades and moved to Napoleonic France. US