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His tales of Captain Grey promise not only exhilarating plots but also an unforgettable journey into the world of espionage and intrigue on the high seas.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"captain-greys-gambit-by-j-h-gelernter-9780393867060","title":"Captain Grey's Gambit","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecember 1803: A French invasion fleet is poised to cross the Channel and storm the beaches of southern England. A member of Napoleon's inner circle—disaffected by Napoleon's creeping tyranny—contacts the British naval intelligence service in hopes of defecting to London. His escape plan calls for a rendezvous at an international chess tournament in Frankfurt—a rare opportunity for him to travel outside France. Naval intelligence sends its top man—and best chess player—Captain Thomas Grey, to orchestrate the Frenchman's escape to England. 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