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This second novel in a new sea adventure series continues the story of Alan Lewrie, the reluctant British midshipman. This time, Alan finds himself involved in the battle of Yorktown during the American Revolution. His unhappiness with the Royal Navy also begins to be replaced by a sense of dedication and duty. The story is technically correct and historically accurate, but sea genre fans will be disappointed that so much of the action takes place on land. Though Lewrie observes the battle of the Chesapeake, he is on duty with the defenders of Yorktown and barely sees his ship during half the novel. Still, this is an excellent and exciting adventure in what promises to be the best naval series since C.S. Forester. Recommended for public libraries.
- C. Robert Nixon, M.L.S., Lafayette, Ind.
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"A grand satisfying yarn. . . . Series fans as well as newcomers will relish Lambdinβs unerring depiction of . . . late-18th century life." -- Publishers Weekly
"Fast moving at sea . . . a hugely likeable hero, a huge cast of sharply drawn supporting characters; thereβs nothing missing. Wonderful." -- Kirkus Reviews
"Lewrie is a marvelous creation . . . a voyage filled with historically authentic characters and events, realistically drawn naval actionβ¦" -- James L. Nelson, author of the Brethren of the Coast Trilogy
I am an enormous fan of the informed, superbly witty adventures of Dewey Lambdin`s Alan Lewrie. -- _Gregory McDonald, author of _Fletch
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