Jack Absolute - Hardcover
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Arriving in England in 1777 after four months at sea, Jack Absolute is stunned by his notoriety as a character in Sheridan's comedy The Rivals, especially when he finds himself fighting a duel, fleeing for his life after winning the fight, and becoming a spy in America's war of Independence, in the first novel in a historical adventure series. 10,000 first printing.
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Jack Absolute has been appropriated by CC Humphreys to become the star of this tale of action and intrigue... It's a neat trick, and one that Humphreys pulls off with aplomb... The author's eye for historical details is impeccable and there are several poignant subtexts, but he never lets his leading man take himself too seriously. In fact Humphreys previous form as an actor has certainly influenced his style as a writer, giving this entertaining romp the air of a true Hollywood blockbuster. (INK)
'Jack escapes death more often than James Bond in his attempt to find the traitor in the King's ranks. There is some authentic historical detail in Jack Absolute as the background to an exciting romp.' (SUNDAY TELEGRAPH)
'Vigorously imagined, dashingly done espionage adventure with newly retired military man, Jack Absolute... New territory for spy fiction, but utterly convincing in its period and ethnic detail. Few comparisons unless you go back to Fenimore Cooper's Last of the Mohicans. Quite bloody, thoroughly gripping, intensely readable.' (LITERARY REVIEW)
'A winning work that traverses a refreshingly unhackneyed area.' (GOOD BOOK GUIDE)
'CC Humphreys is fast gaining a reputation as one of the leading historical storytellers. His skill, that of creating a fictional narrative based upon actual history, is second to none... the vivid descriptions of the Revolutionary battles and skirmishes are extremely well written and rise above the normally turgid prose of most historians. . The story is fast paced and provoking, and weaves an intriguing web of deceit. I recommend this novel highly.' (DISABILITY TIMES)
'Humphreys has turned a penchant for swashbuckling into writing historical fiction. ****' (WESTERN DAILY PRESS)
'This mid-priced demy hardback should look very attractive and do very well.' (PUBLISHING NEWS)
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The brilliant first outing for a new kind of war hero...
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- PublisherThomas Dunne Books
- Publication date2006
- ISBN 10 0312358229
- ISBN 13 9780312358228
- BindingHardcover
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages310
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1.1 x 8.2 x 5.5 Inches; 320 pages; A new historical adventure series starring the dashing Jack Absolute that has already been called "the finest historical novels since O'Brian." (Good Book Guide UK) In 1777 Jack Absolute, the charming lover in Sheridan's comedy The Rivals, is famous throughout London. However, this notoriety comes as something of a shock to the real Jack Absolute when he arrives in England after four months at sea. But there's barely time for outrage before he finds himself dueling for his life. Even worse, as soon as he's won the duel he's forced to flee London by the quickest means possible, becoming a spy in America's war of Independence. Thus we meet Jack Absolute - rogue, duellist, charmer and Captain in the Light Dragoons. From the field of honor in London through the pivotal battle of Saratoga to a hunt for a double agent in wintry Philadelphia, this novel marks the impressive debut of this new series. Seller Inventory # 84628
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