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Lambdin and his Napoleonic War hero, Capt. Alan Lewrie, do their usual nautical thing in the series' 15th installment, but this account of the Battle of Copenhagen takes a backseat to the main character's Tom Jones antics and some underdeveloped espionage activities. The novel begins, in prologue, with unfinished business from the previous novel (_Troubled Waters_), and soon, after cooling his heels in London and plotting personal revenge, Lewrie gets his new orders to deliver a peace delegation to Russia. Lewrie is then pressed into service to help Vice Adm. Lord Horatio Nelson defeat the Danish fleet at Copenhagen. For those who know history, the outcome of this engagement is never in doubt, but the author still has one surprise in store when the true purpose of the peace delegation is revealed. With his mannered style, leering sensibility and attenuated plotting, Lambdin has always been second tier to C.S. Forester. This new novel is no exception but it does the trick as an entertaining time killer. (Feb.)
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Praise for Dewey Lambdin and the Alan Lewrie Naval Adventures
You could get addicted to this series. Easily. --_The New York Times Book Review_
His mastery of period naval warfare gives his battles real punch. --_Publishers Weekly_
Stunning naval adventure, reeking of powder and mayhem. I wish I had written this series. --Bernard Cornwell
The brilliantly stylish American master of salty-tongued British naval tales. --_Kirkus Reviews_
The best naval adventure series since C. S. Forester. --_Library Journal_
Lewrie is a marvelous creation, resourceful and bold. --James L. Nelson, author of the Revolution at Sea Saga
A rousing series of nautical adventures." --_Booklist_
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