Lambdin, Dewey
King, Ship and Sword
- ISBN 13:
- 9780312668198
- author:
- Lambdin, Dewey
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- St. Martins Griffin
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 368
- Dimensions:
- 20.3 x 13.7 x 3 cm
- Genre:
- Adventure
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
December 1801 marks the end of the long war with Napoleon Bonaparte's France, but for Captain Alan Lewrie, Royal Navy, the consequences are far from welcome. With the Peace of Amiens in place, Lewrie finds himself without a clear role, his skills and experience rendered redundant on half-pay. As the months pass, Lewrie and his wife Caroline attempt to rebuild their lives, but the tranquility of their Surrey farm is short-lived. When Lewrie's actions inadvertently spark a confrontation with the First Consul himself, they are forced to flee for their lives. The resumption of hostilities in May 1803 brings Lewrie a new frigate and a chance to pursue the French, but this time, his motivations are personal rather than patriotic. Lewrie's story is one of love, loyalty, and the complexities of war, as he navigates the treacherous waters of politics and espionage in 19th-century Europe.
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