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The French Admiral
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- Book Synopsis
- Embroiled in war, Alan Lewrie is in for the fight of his life After being shipped off to the navy, Alan Lewrie has found his sea legs. Although a stark contrast to the social whirl of London, his rise in status to naval officer rather suits him.When, alongside the crew of the Desperate, he finds himself entangled in the siege of Yorktown, he is forced to fight for his life. But rescuing a loyalist family, along with their attractive daughter Caroline, gets Lewrie in even hotter waterThe second action-packed instalment of The Alan Lewrie Naval Adventures is perfect for fans of Philip McCutchan, Julian Stockwin and Patrick O'Brian.'You could get addicted to this series. Easily.' New York Times Book Review'The best naval series since C. S. Forester . . . Recommended.' Library Journal'Fast-moving. . . A hugely likeable hero, a huge cast of sharply drawn supporting characters: there's nothing missing. Wonderful stuff.' Kirkus ReviewsThe Alan Lewrie Naval Adventures The King's Coat The French Admiral The King's Commission The King's Privateer The Gun Ketch H.M.S. Cockerel The King's Commander Jester's Fortune The King's Captain Sea of Grey
- About The Author
- Dewey Lambdin was an American nautical historical novelist, best known for his Alan Lewrie Naval Adventures series, spanning the American Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars. A member of the U.S. Naval Institute and a Friend of the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich, England, he spent his free time working and sailing. Besides the Alan Lewrie series, he was also the author of What Lies Buried: a novel of Old Cape Fear. He died in 2021.
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- ISBN
- 9781788634038
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Canelo, (11 April 2019)
- Number of Pages
- 400
- Weight
- 270 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 198 x 129 x 18 mm
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