Embroiled in war, Alan Lewrie is in for the fight of his lifeAfter 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 water...
The second action-packed instalment of The Alan Lewrie Naval Adventures is perfect for...
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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 water...
The 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 Reviews
The Alan Lewrie Naval AdventuresThe 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
- ISBN10 1306063744
- ISBN13 9781306063746
- Publish Date 1 January 2002 (first published 21 May 1990)
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 25 February 2015
- Publish Country US
- Imprint McBooks Press
- Format eBook
- Pages 451
- Language English