{"product_id":"9780007257522","title":"HMS Ulysses","description":"\u003cp\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eThe novel that launched the astonishing career of one of the 20th century’s greatest writers of action and suspense – an acclaimed classic of heroism and the sea in World War II.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConstant patrols have pushed the crew of the \u003cem\u003eHMS Ulysses\u003c\/em\u003e beyond the limits of endurance. And now they must be put to sea again, to escort a vital supply convoy heading for Murmansk.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eAs they head deep into the frozen waters they are faced not only with the fierce arctic weather, but a swarm of airborne attacks, German ships, then the feared U-boats, all hellbent on destroying the convoy.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eWith each day threatening another sudden attack, and increasing hardships aboard the frozen ship, \u003cem\u003eUlysses\u003c\/em\u003e suffers greater damage trying to protect the other vessels. And soon the journey becomes a tense and deadly game of cat and mouse between the crippled cruiser and her silent pursuers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this epic tale of military fiction, the best of its kind, the crew of HMS Ulysses is pushed to their limits, embodying the true spirit of adventure. The story unfolds as a top-class classic, where every day is a battle for survival against the relentless German forces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor fans of Frederick Forsyth (Avenger), Nevil Shute (A Town Like Alice), Ken Follett (The Armour of Light), Edward Marston (The Railway Detective's Christmas Case), and Eric Ambler (The Mask of Dimitrios).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alistair MacLean, Read by Denis Quilley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46889146876053,"sku":"9780007257522","price":19.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/3175\/9509\/files\/9780007257522.jpg?v=1776888180","url":"https:\/\/harpercollins.com.au\/products\/9780007257522","provider":"HarperCollins AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}