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The Jackass Frigate
The second book in the Fighting Sail series. December 1796, a time of unrest and discontent for Britain, made worse by the ongoing war with Revolutionary France. Fresh from the dockyard, HMS Pandora - a 28-gun frigate - will shortly sail to join the Mediterranean Fleet. A harsh winter and the threat of imminent invasion are not her captain's only problems; he has an untried ship, a tyrant for a first lieutenant and a crew that contains at least one murderer. With a demanding commission ahead, he can waste no time turning Pandora into an effective fighting unit, then see her sail into one of the most important fleet actions in British history. With gripping naval action, absorbing nautical de...
Hellfire Corner
Autumn 1941 and a fierce war rages amid the treacherous waters of the Dover Strait. It is fought by the gun and torpedo boats of Britain's Coastal Forces: fast, frail vessels that do battle against the best of Germany's Kriegsmarine. The crews are mainly volunteers; men plucked from civilian life and new to the maelstrom of brutal combat. Each take a different route to meet such a personal challenge and prove every bit as powerful, and vulnerable, as the craft in which they serve.The gripping naval action in Hellfire Corner is set against a backdrop of war-ravaged Dover, a town reeling from the terrors of nightly air raids and daily artillery bombardment.Authentic detail, tense personal dynamics and tales of individual heroism combine to give a rare and compelling insight into a fascinating aspect of World War Two history.
Honour Bond
Satisfied that he has forged HMS Kestrel into a formidable weapon, Commander King is keen to take her to sea once more. But the war is not progressing well for Britain, and his hopes of remaining in Malta are shattered as Kestrel is moved closer to the action. And so begins a story that covers two seas and one ocean, as well as a cross-country trek through enemy territory, a closer look at the French prison system and a reunion with several familiar faces. Containing breathtaking sea battles, tense personal drama and an insight into the social etiquette of both Britain and France, Honour Bound is a story brim-filled with action and historical detail.
The Torrid Zone
A tired ship with a worn out crew, but HMS Scylla has one more trip to make before her much postponed re-fit. Bound for St Helena, she is to deliver the island's next governor; a simple enough mission and, as peace looks likely to be declared, no one is expecting difficulties. Except, perhaps, the commander of a powerful French battle squadron, who has other ideas. With conflict and intrigue at sea and ashore, The Torrid Zone is filled to the gunnels with action, excitement and fascinating historical detail; a truly engaging read.
Naval Wives and Mistresses
"Naval Wives & Mistresses is an innovative study of naval women who stayed at home while their men went to sea. Focusing on the second half of the 18th century, a period when Britain was almost continuously at war, this book looks at different social groups, from the aristocratic elite to the laboring and criminal poor, prostitutes, and petty thieves. Drawing on a range of material from personal letters to trial reports, from popular prints to love tokens, it exposes the personal cost of warfare and imperial ambition. It also reveals the opportunities for greater self-determination that some women were able to grasp, as the responsibility for maintaining the home and bringing up children fell squarely on them in their husbands' absence. Illustrated with images from the National Maritime Museum's extensive collection of oil paintings, prints, and drawings, the book includes many voices from the past and throws fresh light on an under-researched aspect of women's history."--Publisher description.
The Scent of Corruption
Summer, 1803: the uneasy peace with France is over, and Britain has once more been plunged into the turmoil of war. After a spell on the beach, Sir Richard Banks is appointed to HMS Prometheus, a seventy-four gun line-of-battleship which an eager Admiralty loses no time in ordering to sea. The ship is fresh from a major re-fit, but Banks has spent the last year with his wife and young family: will he prove himself worthy of such a powerful vessel, and can he rely on his officers to support him? With excitement both aboard ship and ashore, gripping sea battles, a daring rescue and intense personal intrigue, The Scent of Corruption is a non-stop nautical thriller in the best traditions of the genre. Number seven in the Fighting Sail series.
Peregrine
A naval adventure set during the Revolutionary War.
True Colours
The Royal Navy is immobilised by mutiny, and the only thing that's standing in the way of an invasion is a commander who is communicating with a fleet that isn't there. While Great Britain's major home fleets are immobilised by a vicious mutiny, Adam Duncan, commander of the North Sea Squadron, has to maintain a constant watch over the Dutch coast, where a powerful invasion force is ready to take advantage of Britannia's weakest moment. With ship-to-ship duels and fleet engagements, shipwrecks, storms and groundings, True Colours maintains a relentless pace that culminates in one of the most devastating sea battles of the French Revolutionary War-the Battle of Camperdown. Alaric Bond has stepped into the first rank of writers of historic naval fiction. The Third Book in the Fighting Sail Series
Beyond Space
I am an inquisitive individual driven by an insatiable thirst for exploration and an unwavering curiosity that propels me toward the uncharted realms of the unknown. My innate sense of wonder has not only led me on a profound journey of self-discovery but has also ignited a fervent desire to fathom the mysteries that lie both within and beyond our world. This boundless curiosity finds its most profound expression in my deep fascination with celestial phenomena and the enigmatic splendour of the cosmos. From the majestic beauty of distant galaxies to the intricate ballet of celestial bodies, my insatiable appetite for understanding the enigmas of space has been a guiding light that shapes my ...
Voyage Through The Realms
In the epic tale that spans across realms, Captain Arion Stormrider and Empress Seraphina embark on a perilous journey to protect the realms from impending darkness. Their quest leads them through treacherous lands, where they encounter mythical creatures, uncover ancient prophecies, and forge alliances with beings of immense power. Seraphina, a powerful empress, possesses a deep understanding of the magical arts. Driven by her sense of duty, she seeks to safeguard the realms from those who would misuse their power. Her fiery determination and unyielding spirit make her a formidable force to be reckoned with. Throughout their journey, they encounter dragons, the majestic beings whose power and wisdom hold the key to unlocking ancient secrets. They face off against formidable adversaries, including Empress Seraphina herself, whose ambitions threaten to tip the balance of power in the realms.
