Not many men emerge from Trafalgar with not an ounce of credit to their names, but through an overreliance on rum and his habitual bad luck, Lieutenant Martin Jerrold manages it. In February 1806, he comes to Dover with one final chance to redeem his reputation. Before he has been there a day, however, he finds himself standing over a body that is too far from the cliffs to have fallen accidentally. To his horror, Jerrold is suspected of murder. His captain despises him, and the magistrate, Sir Lawrence Cunningham, wants to hang him. Only the fact that no one can identify the corpse prolongs his freedom. When word reaches Jerrold's long-suffering uncle at the Admiralty, the choice is stark: he must clear his name or be cut off without a guinea. Somewhere in Dover's twisted streets, someone must know something. But Jerrold soon discovers that nothing is as it seems in a town where smuggling is a way of life, and everyone from the fishermen to the colonel of dragoons drinks only the finest French brandy. And all the while, Jerrold is under suspicion, gaining sympathy only in the less-than-respectable arms of Isobel, the girl who seems--without any great effort on his part--to be becoming his mistress. Distrusted by his superiors, set upon by intriguingly well-informed smugglers, and attacked by the French at sea, Jerrold has two weeks to save his skin--or perish in the attempt.

The Blighted Cliffs: Book One of the Reluctant Adventures of Lieutenant Martin Jerrold

Literature & Fiction

THOMAS, EDWIN

British & Irish

Thomas Dunne Books

"This is a great book, exciting and utterly unique. For the lover of naval fiction, historical fiction, mysteries, this book has it all."---James L. Nelson, author of Reign of Iron 
The first of a trilogy set at the turn of the nineteenth century, when Britain was fighting hard to rule the waves; a wonderfully entertaining, swashbuckling adventure series.
Not many men emerged from Trafalgar with not an ounce of credit to their names, but through an overreliance on rum and his habitual bad luck, Lieutenant Martin Jerrold managed it. In February 1806, he comes to the White Cliffs of Dover with one final chance to redeem his reputation. Before he has been there a day, however, he finds himself standing over a corpse at the foot of the cliffs. Jerrold is suspected of murder. Only the fact that no one can identify the corpse prolongs his freedom. Distrusted by his superiors, set upon by intriguingly well-informed smugglers, and attacked by the French at sea, Jerrold has two weeks to save his skin---or perish in the attempt. 
Praise for The Blighted Cliffs
"Enchanted readers loath to say bon voyage will impatiently await the sequel to this well-researched, charmingly outrageous debut."---Publishers Weekly
"Jerrold swashes his buckles and splices his mainbraces to good effect, and this series will solve the gift problem for all armchair admirals."---Scotland on Sunday (UK)

Biographies & Memoirs

Professionals & Academics

St. Martin's: Griffin

"The Chains of Albion is a cracking book. Fast paced, exciting, and funny." ---Conn Iggulden, author of the bestselling Emperor series July 1806. Commanding a prison hulk filled with French captives in the Medway, Martin Jerrold thinks his 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 too good to last, and so it proves. When one of the passengers goes missing, Jerrold's comfortable world is turned upside down. Summoned to London by the First Lord of the Admiralty, he is ordered to recapture the Frenchman at any cost. Jerrold does not know it, but his pursuit will take him clear across England: from the stinking marshes of Chatham to the slums of London; from the wilds of Dartmoor to the newly fashionable seaside resort of Brighton. But why is the prisoner so important? At the post office, Jerrold's old friend Mr. Nevell is curious; so, too, are politicians from the highest levels of the Whig government, and the Tory opposition led by the cunning Spencer Perceval. Even the seductive Princess Caroline takes an unexpected interest. As Jerrold---with his usual mix of bad timing, bad luck, and bad behavior---closes on his quarry, he begins to uncover an extraordinary tangle of deceit and treachery that stretches back over twenty years to the most exalted levels of society on both sides of the Channel, and which some men will stop at nothing to protect. "This is a great book, exciting and utterly unique. Edwin Thomas's portrayal of the eighteenth century is spot on, from his depiction of the smugglers' underworld to life aboard a small British navy man-of-war. Thomas has created in Lieutenant Martin Jerrold someone whom the reader of nautical fiction has never seen before---a character we love despite ourselves, and despite his many faults. For the lover of naval fiction, historical fiction, and mysteries, this book has it all." ---James L. Nelson, author of Reign of Iron and the Revolution at Sea Saga series "Well researched, charmingly outrageous debut. Enchanted readers loath to say bon voyage will impatiently await the sequel." ---Publishers Weekly "Jerrold swashes his buckles and splices his mainbraces to good effect, and this series will solve the gift problem for all armchair admirals."---Scotland on Sunday (UK) "At last, the nautical Flashman! Martin Jerrold loves to become one of the great British antiheroes, boozing and lusting his way through Regency England." ---Andrew Roberts, author of Napoleon and Wellington

The Chains of Albion: Book Two of the Reluctant Adventures of Lieutenant Martin Jerrold

United States

Book Three of the Reluctant Adventures of Lieutenant Martin Jerrold August, 1806. When you have just offended some of the most powerful men in England there are two options: you can stand firm, or you can run. Which is why Martin Jerrold soon finds himself sailing away across the Atlantic Ocean as fast as the wind can carry him. In the employ of Britain's Secret Office, Jerrold is sent to America on a simple mission. With serious rumors of a threatening conspiracy brewing, the government is in desperate need of help and Jerrold is their man. His task is simple: infiltrate the conspirators and stop them at all costs. Leaving the shores of England, his journey will take him across pirate-infested seas, through the American wilderness, and down the mighty Mississippi River. Enemies are ranged against him---agents of Spain and America are trying to kill him, and the plotters are growing suspicious of his intentions. Then there is the lovely Miss Lyell, who seems to have her own plans for Lieutenant Jerrold. His instructions ring in his ears: find out what the conspirators intend and stop it. But as each bumbling step takes Jerrold further into danger, he slowly realizes that his very presence within the conspiracy could be the spark that ignites a disastrous war between England and America. The stakes are high---the entire future of Britain's war against Napoleon rests in his not-so-capable hands. One wrong move and the consequences would be catastrophic, even by Jerrold's own lamentable standards. Having earned praise as a "robust storyteller," Edwin Thomas once again creates fun, humor, and misadventure in Lieutenant Martin Jerrold and his sea-to-shore antics in this thrilling third book in his delightful series. Praise for The Chains of Albion "Thomas is a robust storyteller, with a shipshape plot that would please any mariner. Fast-moving, suspenseful fun." ---Kirkus Reviews "The Chains of Albion is a cracking book. Fast paced, exciting, and funny." ---Conn Iggulden, author of the bestselling Emperor series "[The Chains of Albion] will fill the gaping hole stoved in the timbers of the sea-saga genre by the sad death of Patrick O'Brian. . . . Jerrold swashes his buckles and splices his mainbraces to good effect." ---Scotland on Sunday "Rip roaring . . . a rollicking yarn with razor-sharp dialogue, introducing a hilarious protagonist." ---Good Book Guide Praise for The Blighted Cliffs "This is a great book, exciting and utterly unique. Thomas has created in Lieutenant Martin Jerrold someone whom the reader of nautical fiction has never seen before---a character we love despite ourselves, and despite his many faults. For the lover of naval fiction, historical fiction, mysteries, this book has it all." ---James L. Nelson, author of Reign of Iron: The Story of the First Battling Ironclads, the Monitor and the Merrimack and the Revolution at Sea Saga "Well-researched, charmingly outrageous debut. Enchanted readers loath to say bon voyage will impatiently await the sequel." --- Publishers Weekly

Treason's River (The Reluctant Adventures of Lieutenant Martin Jerrold)

Contemporary

Reluctant hero Martin Jerrold returns in his second swashbuckling adventure in the vein of Flashman and Sharpe. July 1806: Commanding a prison-hulk in the Medway, guarding French captives, Martin Jerrold thinks his war can’t get much better. He is far away from storm, battle and the other disagreeable elements of naval life. He can even keep his mistress, Isobel, close at hand. It seems too good to last. And so it proves. When one of the prisoners, Dumont, goes missing, Jerrold’s comfortable world is turned upside down. He is ordered by the First Lord of the Admiralty to recapture the Frenchman at any cost. Jerrold doesn’t know it but the pursuit will take him clear across England: from the slums of London to the wilds of Dartmoor, to the newly fashionable resort of Brighton. But who is the mysterious Monsieur Dumont? Everyone is curious about him, from his old friend Mr Nevell to politicians of all stripes — even the seductive Princess Caroline takes an unexpected interest. As Jerrold, with his usual mix of bad timing and bad behaviour, closes on his quarry, he begins to uncover an extraordinary tangle of deceit and treachery stretching back twenty years, which reaches to the most exalted levels of society on both sides of the Channel. And which some men will stop at nothing to conceal.

The Chains of Albion

Genre Fiction

BANTAM PRESS

August, 1806: when you have just offended the most powerful men in England, you can stand firm or you can run. Which is why Martin Jerrold finds himself sailing away as fast as the wind will carry him, entrusted with a secret mission to deliver a letter of great importance.There are rumours of a conspiracy in America and Jerrold’s mission will lead him across the American wilderness and deep into the heart of a plot aimed at the centre of government. As he blends into the ranks of conspirators, Jerrold slowly realizes that his very presence could be the spark that ignites a disastrous war between England and America. To add to his problems, Jerrold finds himself shadowed by the enigmatic secret agent 13 and the sinister Mr Vidal, who dog his every step.To save himself, Jerrold must attempt to prevent the conspiracy. The stakes are high and the very future of the Empire rests in his not-so-capable hands. One wrong move and the consequences would be catastrophic, even by Jerrold’s own lamentable standards.From the Hardcover edition.

Treason's River

Bantam]

Reluctant hero Martin Jerrold returns in his second swashbuckling adventure in the vein of Flashman and Sharpe.July 1806: Commanding a prison-hulk in the Medway, guarding French captives, Martin Jerrold thinks his war can’t get much better. He is far away from storm, battle and the other disagreeable elements of naval life. He can even keep his mistress, Isobel, close at hand. It seems too good to last. And so it proves.When one of the prisoners, Dumont, goes missing, Jerrold’s comfortable world is turned upside down. He is ordered by the First Lord of the Admiralty to recapture the Frenchman at any cost. Jerrold doesn’t know it but the pursuit will take him clear across England: from the slums of London to the wilds of Dartmoor, to the newly fashionable resort of Brighton. But who is the mysterious Monsieur Dumont? Everyone is curious about him, from his old friend Mr Nevell to politicians of all stripes — even the seductive Princess Caroline takes an unexpected interest.As Jerrold, with his usual mix of bad timing and bad behaviour, closes on his quarry, he begins to uncover an extraordinary tangle of deceit and treachery stretching back twenty years, which reaches to the most exalted levels of society on both sides of the Channel. And which some men will stop at nothing to conceal.

BANTAM BOOKS

Treason's River (Reluctant Adventures of Lieutenant Martin Jerrold)

This book provides an accessible introduction to the fascinating and topical subject of black holes. It bridges the gap between popular non-mathematical expositions and advanced research texts, using simple undergraduate level calculations and the most basic knowledge of relativity to explain current research. This means the theory can be understood by a wide audience of physicists, including those who are not necessarily interested in learning higher-level mathematical techniques.
The third edition links more of the current research trends to fundamental aspects of the physics of black holes. Additionally: <ul>
<li>It provides an accessible introduction to the two most useful exact solutions of Einstein's vacuum field equations describing black holes, using only basic tensor calculus</li> <li>Explores the geometry and physical properties of these spacetimes through the motion of particles and light</li> <li>Explains the use of different coordinate systems, maximal extensions and Penrose diagrams</li> <li>Discusses the association of the surface area of a black hole with its entropy and shows that, with the introduction of quantum mechanics, black holes cease to be black and can radiate. This allows black holes to satisfy the laws of thermodynamics and thus be consistent with the rest of physics</li> <li>Includes over 100 problems and solutions</li> </ul>
This new edition introduces a chapter dedicated to a selection of recent results. Existing chapters have been updated and new explanatory material has been added to aid in the understanding of the physics. This book is recommended reading for advanced undergraduate students and first-year postgraduates who will find it a useful stepping-stone to the advanced literature.

BLACK HOLES: A STUDENT TEXT (3RD EDITION)

Science & Math

Raine, Derek J.

Astronomy & Space Science

IMPERIAL COLLEGE PRESS

BLACK HOLES: AN INTRODUCTION (2ND EDITION)

This introduction to the fascinating subject of black holes fills a significant gap in the literature which exists between popular, non-mathematical expositions and advanced textbooks at the research level. It is designed for advanced undergraduates and first year postgraduates as a useful stepping-stone to the advanced literature.The book provides an accessible introduction to the exact solutions of Einstein's vacuum field equations describing spherical and axisymmetric (rotating) black holes. The geometry and physical properties of these spacetimes are explored through the motion of particles and light. The use of different coordinate systems, maximal extensions and Penrose diagrams is explained. The association of the surface area of a black hole with its entropy is discussed and it is shown that with the introduction of quantum mechanics black holes cease to be black and can radiate. This result allows black holes to satisfy the laws of thermodynamics and thus be consistent with the rest of physics.In this new edition the problems in each chapter have been revised and solutions are provided. The text has been expanded to include new material on wormholes and clarify various other issues.

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The Blighted Cliffs: Book One of the Reluctant Adventures of Lieutenant Martin Jerrold

The Blighted Cliffs: Book One of the Reluctant Adventures of Lieutenant Martin Jerrold

The Chains of Albion: Book Two of the Reluctant Adventures of Lieutenant Martin Jerrold

Treason's River (The Reluctant Adventures of Lieutenant Martin Jerrold)

The Chains of Albion

Treason's River

The Chains of Albion

Treason's River (Reluctant Adventures of Lieutenant Martin Jerrold)

BLACK HOLES: A STUDENT TEXT (3RD EDITION)

BLACK HOLES: AN INTRODUCTION (2ND EDITION)