The Chains of Albion - first UK edition

by Edwin Thomas - signed

July 1806. Commanding a prison hulk filled with French captives in the Medway, Martin Jerrold thinks is war can't get much better. He's far away from storm, battle, and the other disagreeable elements of naval life. He can keep his mistress, Isobel, close at hand. It seems to good to last, and so it proves.

Book has wine red boards with the title in gold on the spine; signed and dated June 3, 2004 by the author on the title page; fine.

Jacket is also fine, protected, and price-intact at £10.00.