I've read hundreds of books on writing, but this is the first one that I cannot put down and will probably turn straight back to page one when I finish. This is a library copy but going to have to buy my own so I can read it again, make notes, highlight and annotate.

My dad's copy of his favourite book. He died five years ago and reading his books always makes me feel close to him. I often find 19th century literature too dense for my modern reading tastes, but I know this is a ripping yarn full of adventure and intrigue to keep me reading!