The Ship That Died of Shame, Nicholas Monsarrat
The Ship That Died of Shame, Nicholas Monsarrat
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The Ship That Died of Shame
Ten Thrilling Short Stories

Author: Nicholas Monsarrat

Narrator: Simon Vance

Unabridged: 7 hr 3 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 06/07/2016

Synopsis

Crime, mystery, adventure, thrills—all are to be found in this short-story collection commencing with “The Ship That Died of Shame,” in which a former navy gunboat is used for smuggling by ex-servicemen down on their luck in postwar society. In “The Reconciliation,” a husband employs private detectives but then changes his mind about a divorce once their findings are revealed. In “Licensed to Kill,” a honeymoon soon turns into a manhunt when a former Royal Marine commando employs the tricks of his trade. A further seven stories complete a volume full of twists, turns, and hard-hitting drama.

About Nicholas Monsarrat

Nicholas Monsarrat (1910–1979) was born in Liverpool and was educated at Trinity College, Cambridge. He served in World War II, first as a member of an ambulance brigade and then as a member of the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve. His lifelong love of sailing made him a capable naval officer, and he served with distinction on a series of small warships. Resigning his wartime commission in 1946, he entered the diplomatic service. He turned to writing full time in 1959, settling on the Mediterranean island of Gozo until his death.

About Simon Vance

Simon Vance is an award-winning actor and an AudioFile Golden Voice with over fifty Earphones Awards and thirteen prestigious Audie Awards. He was named Booklist’s very first Voice of Choice in 2008 and an AudioFile Best Voice of 2009.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Josh Hitch on August 20, 2021

Closer to a 3.5 but it is a solid short story collection. The title story is a favorite about a former sailor down on his luck after the war. He agrees to smuggling with his friend but it becomes to much for him and maybe for their ship. The Thousand Island Snatch is another good one about a group o......more

Goodreads review by David on December 13, 2022

He's my favourite author but this was bad. They're all mediocre. They get progressively worse. When a dude who was a murderer's nickname is murderer that's no good. You know why they called him that? On account of all the murdering he did. "Hello Murderer" he says to the guy after he thinks his old fr......more

Goodreads review by Gopal on January 05, 2022

Interesting short stories; Good characters, OK plots......more

Goodreads review by Edwin on March 24, 2015

Something nautical for everyone......more

Goodreads review by Margareth8537 on August 29, 2013

Nicely written short stories with a sea background......more

Quotes

“A professional who gives us our money’s worth. The entertainment value is high.” Daily Telegraph (London)

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