Author: Dewey Lambdin Year: 1995 Rank: Rating: Original Rating: Pop Rating: Genres/categories: Historical fiction, Fiction
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ISBNs: 9781590131312 1590131312 |
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You could get addicted to this series. Easily." *The New York Times Book Review
1793 *In the seas of revolution . . .
A farmer, a bloody farmer! Knee-deep in dung and fathoms from the nearest port, Alan Lewrie, swashbuckling naval warrior turned family man, longs for battle. And when it comes, a battle royal it is! Called to the H.M.S. Cockerel, a sleek frigate captained by a malaria-stricken tyrant, First Officer Lewrie soon vaults to command, taking Cockerel from the lush pleasures of the Kingdom of Naples to a smoking cauldron called Toulon. There, an outnumbered coalition of former enemies is being drawn into a terrible land-sea battle against the revolutionary French *in a siege of blood and terror that will send shock waves around the world. . . .
He's fought and loved on land and bounding sea from America to the East Indies. Alan Lewrie is the unforgettable hero-rogue of the age of wooden-walled, spray-lashed fighting ships.
"THIS IS LAMBDIN'S USUAL SATISFYING BREW. . . . A fast-moving yarn loaded with action, colorful characters, and marvelous period detail." *Publishers Weekly
"GREAT FUN . . . Lambdin continues to plunk Alan Lewrie down in the midst of interesting times with humor and plenty of authentic detail." *Kirkus Reviews
This book is part of the "Alan Lewrie" series. Here are some other books from this series:
 | "Havoc's Sword" First published in 2003 Rank: , Original star rating: , Adjusted star rating: , Pop rating: |
 | "Sea of Grey" First published in 2002 Rank: , Original star rating: , Adjusted star rating: , Pop rating: |
 | "King's Captain" First published in 2000 Rank: , Original star rating: , Adjusted star rating: , Pop rating: |
 | "Jester's Fortune" First published in 1999 Rank: , Original star rating: , Adjusted star rating: , Pop rating: |
 | "A King's Commander" First published in 1997 Rank: , Original star rating: , Adjusted star rating: , Pop rating: |
 | "The Gun Ketch" First published in 1993 Rank: , Original star rating: , Adjusted star rating: , Pop rating: |
 | "The King's Privateer" First published in 1992 Rank: , Original star rating: , Adjusted star rating: , Pop rating: |
 | "The French Admiral" First published in 1990 Rank: , Original star rating: , Adjusted star rating: , Pop rating: |
 | "The King's Coat" First published in 1989 Rank: , Original star rating: , Adjusted star rating: , Pop rating: |
 | "A King's Trade" Rank: , Original star rating: , Adjusted star rating: , Pop rating: |
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