About the Author

E.V. Thompson was born in the East End of London and worked as both a policeman and a sailor before embarking on a career as an award-winning novelist. His first book, Chase the Wind, won him the Best Historical Novel of the Year award, and he has since gained a legion of fans across the globe.

Reviews

"Even by his own high standards, this must be one of the best E.V. Thompson novels yet, a vigorous and fascinating piece of story-telling from the pen of a first class professional" - Ted Willis, Sunday Telegraph