VGC.William Heinemann,1999.First UK edition-first printing(1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2).Dark blue hardback(gilt lettering to the spine,small nick on the edge of the cover) with Dj(a couple of creases,nicks and scratch on the edges of the Dj cover),both in VGC.Nice and clean pages with a small mark,ink mark and light shelf wear on the outer edges,some creases,small nicks and small ink mark on the edges of the pages.The book is in VGC with light shelf wear.304pp.Price un-clipped.First edition-first printing. This is another paragraph Product Description: 1943, and Captain Mike Blackwood, Royal Marine Commando, is a survivor. Young, toughened, and tried in the hellish Burma sun, he labours beneath the weight of tradition and the glorious heritage of his family. When he goes into battle, he must find within himself leadership qualities to survive.