VGC.Heinemann,1993.First edition-first printing.Blue hardback(watermark on the edge of the front cover,silver lettering to the spine) with Dj(watermark inside the edges of the Dj cover,small nick and scratch on the edges of the Dj cover),both in VGC.Nice and clean pages with a small nick and light shelf wear on the outer edge of the pages,two nicks and crease on the edges of the pages.The book is in VGC except for the watermark on the edge of the cover/Dj cover.306pp.Price clipped.A collectable first edition. This is another paragraph Product Description: This sequel to Beyond the Reef begins in 1809 after Bolitho's return from the West Indies and the capture of Martinique. To his surprise and dismay, Bolitho is ordered to take command of an operation against the French in the Indian Ocean, in order to protect English trade routes.