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by Vaizey, George

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Book desription: George G. Harrap, London, (1957), first edition.. 224 pp, small 8vo (7 15/16" H), hard cover in dust jacket. "Lieut.-Commander Peter Quane was on the bridge of the destroyer H.M.S. Gnat, and technically in command, when she ran aground approaching Devonmouth Sound. Besides the worry of the inevit. able court marital, Quane has the distressing knowledge that his wife has been having an affair with a fellow officer - the man who was responsible for losing the ship. After being sentenced by court marital to be 'dismissed his ship and severel. y r eprimanded', he decides to look for another job, but finds his Service qualifications of little use. This is a testing time for Quane, and his problems remain unsolved until after an exciting episode concerning a chartered voyage to Norway in . hi s c onverted trawler, and a surprise offer from a rich American. George Vaizey is right up-to-date in this novel, dealing with the urgent question facing thousands of sailors: How to find a job in Civvy Street when the Government cuts the servi. ces ? Pe ter Quane's experiences in the business world give vivid insight into how those men will think and feel. His story is one of tragedy, pathos, excitement - and of ultimate triumph." "Exlibris 177" written in ink by previous owner on front. pas te down - this is not an ex-public library book, minor browning on free front endpaper, one or two light foxing marks on free rear endpaper, very light dust soiling to top of textblock, one or two tiny foxing marks on edges of textblock. Dust. jack et is pr ice clipped, has light edge wear/wrinkling, several small closed tears - one with crease, one or two tiny chips, light rubbing/soiling on rear panel. VG/VG-.

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