{"title":"Literature \u0026 Fiction Adventure Stories \u0026 Action","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"straits-of-anian-the-eighteenth-carlisle-holbrooke-naval-adventure-18","title":"Chris Durbin - Straits of Anián: The Eighteenth Carlisle \u0026 Holbrooke Naval Adventure [Paperback]","description":"\u003ch3\u003eStraits of Anián: The Eighteenth Carlisle \u0026amp; Holbrooke Naval Adventure\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmbark on a thrilling maritime quest in the eighteenth installment of the Carlisle \u0026amp; Holbrooke series. This novel finds hero George Holbrooke navigating a world seemingly at peace, yet still fraught with danger as he commands the frigate \u003cem\u003eOrion\u003c\/em\u003e to the far reaches of the globe in search of the legendary Straits of Anián—a passage that has eluded explorers since the time of Sir Francis Drake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Quest for the Fabled Straits\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wealth of the world has historically flowed through narrow straits like Gibraltar and Magellan. Now, the focus shifts to the elusive Straits of Anián, reputed to be an ice-free shortcut connecting the Pacific Ocean to Hudson Bay, offering a route to the riches of the Orient that bypasses Spanish, Portuguese, and Dutch strongholds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eA New Kind of Conflict\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeorge Holbrooke is surprised to receive command of a ship during peacetime, only to be astonished by orders sending him on this monumental search. While this is the first novel in the series where the hero experiences a world without war, conflict remains imminent when a British frigate dares to sail in Spain’s own ocean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eKey Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries Position:\u003c\/strong\u003e Book 18 in the Carlisle and Holbrooke Naval Adventures series.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSetting:\u003c\/strong\u003e A search for the mythical, ice-free passage known as the Straits of Anián.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtagonist:\u003c\/strong\u003e George Holbrooke, commanding the frigate \u003cem\u003eOrion\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnique Element:\u003c\/strong\u003e The first novel in the series set primarily in a world without war, though danger persists.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chris Durbin\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrint Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 327 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 6, 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 127 x 203mm (Approx. 5 x 8 inches)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 327g\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN 13:\u003c\/strong\u003e 979-8195791193\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSales Rank Highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis title ranks highly among adventure and fiction readers, placing #3,799 in Adventure Stories \u0026amp; Action and #1,588 in War Story Fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive into this epic naval adventure as Holbrooke chases a legend across the high seas in search of the fabled Straits of Anián.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"by Chris Durbin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57458002723198,"sku":"B0GZYW4GS3","price":18.46,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/3919\/1207\/files\/71QILLvohIL.jpg?v=1779626795"}],"url":"https:\/\/ca.yachew.com\/collections\/literature-fiction-adventure-stories-action.oembed","provider":"Yachew","version":"1.0","type":"link"}