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Now this was naval action

Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2017

The first three books in this series were good stories, but they just seemed to lack the naval action found in other books about the Age of Sail. This one makes up for that in a big way, Fletcher has made it to the position of Post Captain in the British Navy at an accelerated rate, which was unusual however not unheard of. This time Fletcher is involved in an operation to stop the French from developing steam power to aid their invasion of England. Big spoiler here they stop the French plan of invasion in its tracks. How they do this can only be told by reading the book. If you like stories set during the Napoleonic wars then pick up a copy and read a great action story in this book.

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R. Clarke

If you're looking for a new Patrick O'Brian, keep looking

Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2017

I've probably been spoiled by Patrick O'Brian but this didn't work for me at all and I gave up before the end.

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Now this was naval action

Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2017

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hlhzimm

Thoroughly enjoyable book

Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2022

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This book was a little bit different from your average swashbuckler. It involved a naval officer who is very well thought of but wanted more than anything else take it out of the Navy. The story is exciting and very interesting. It was one of those books that I was sorry when it was over

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Anonymous

Interesting story

Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2021

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I found this volume to be the better one so far. The story is less confusing and focused on the Jacob Fletcher character. We also get a better idea of the future path to fame/fortune for our hero.

On to the next chapter.

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Sam B. Wagner

France steals Watts plans for Steam Engines and threatens an invasion of England

Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2017

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A group of renegade Scotsmen join forces with the French revolutionaries to build steam engines for the French Republic to use in barges to tow troops, horses, cannon and war across the English Channel when there is no wind for English ships. The only option for the English is to destroy the factories, inventors and huge canal and its locks before French defenses can be completed and troops garrisoned. A daunting task left to Fletcher, a mysterious yet powerful ally and British forces landed on the beaches. A page-turning slice of reality, great fun, and well worth the time.

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Michael D. Haberman

Quite enjoyable

Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2022

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This book was a pleasure to read. It took us away from a previous story line that we needed a break from. This one shows the talent of Jacob Fletcher and his inherit goodness, a necessary quality of a hero.

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A rollicking good yarn

Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2022

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Never a dull moment stimulated by an author with a humorous mischievous mind. A little more use of his learnings from the long limbed dark lady in a previous book, would have added a bit of spice to the proceedings.

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Better and better

Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2020

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As a sailor, I have to say that I have loved all of the books in this series . The author writes with ironic wit, keeping a rattling pace of action in every book. I have one book left to read in this series, and (sigh) will be sorry when I'm finished.

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Kaz

Best book so far in the series.

Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2022

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I have enjoyed the series so far and this one the most. I’m not sure how historically correct the series is, so it’s a little disappointing not to get a little historical summary at the end of each book.

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Mike Brett

On Fletcher

Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2022

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Excellent work; I only wish there were more of them! Drake is one of the best! Look forward to his other works!

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Jerry Mercer

Excellent Story

Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2017

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What a great character is Mr. Fletcher! The story is well-written with interesting dialogue, good descriptions, and great plot. While it has little value historically, the idea of espionage and the early possibility of steam propulsion makes the story very interesting.

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