Dewey Lambdin crea avvincenti romanzi storici nautici, attingendo profondamente da un'immersione durata tutta la vita nella vita di marina. Le sue narrazioni catturano vividamente lo spirito e le realtà dell'avventura marittima, in particolare durante le Guerre Napoleoniche. La voce autentica di Lambdin e il suo approccio dettagliato immergono i lettori nell'epoca, rendendo palpabili l'alto mare e le sue sfide.
Set against a backdrop of intense naval battles, this book combines thrilling maritime action with rich historical detail, reminiscent of the works of O'Brian and Forester. It promises a captivating exploration of naval warfare, blending character-driven storytelling with authentic historical context. The narrative is likely to engage readers who appreciate both adventure on the high seas and the intricacies of historical events.
In 1783, young British Navy veteran Alan Lewrie, recently returned to London after the war in the Americas, boards the trading ship Telesto, to discover why merchantmen are disappearing in the East Indies. Reprint.
An Alan Lewrie Naval Adventure
A Royal Navy midshipman, Alan Lewrie, comes of age on the high seas, in the Caribbean, and in Florida, as he becomes his ship's first officer and falls in love, in an adventure set in the late eighteenth century.
Set in December 1801, the story follows Captain Alan Lewrie of the Royal Navy as he grapples with life on half-pay after the Peace of Amiens ends the war with Napoleon. Struggling with the monotony of peacetime, he faces the prospect of returning to a home life filled with disdain from his wife and in-laws. The narrative explores themes of conflict, identity, and the challenges of adjusting to domesticity for a man accustomed to the thrill of naval warfare.
In 1807, Captain Alan Lewrie is recuperating from an injury at his father's estate when he receives a new naval commission. However, instead of a desirable frigate, he is assigned to a slow and cumbersome two-decker ship. This unexpected turn raises questions about his future in the Royal Navy and whether his days of commanding faster vessels are behind him. The story explores themes of resilience and adaptation in the face of unforeseen challenges.
Captain Alan Lewrie faces an unwelcome duty as he is summoned to the Bahamas, leaving behind a cozy life and the viscount's daughter. His journey is fraught with challenges, battling fierce winter storms that test his resolve and leadership. The narrative promises a blend of adventure, naval warfare, and personal sacrifice as Lewrie navigates the perils of duty and desire.
In January 1801, Captain Alan Lewrie faces trial for his controversial past of liberating slaves, with his life hanging in the balance. Concurrently, a coalition of Russia, Sweden, Denmark, and Prussia threatens British trade by forming a League of Armed Neutrality, potentially igniting conflict. As tensions rise, the Royal Navy must rely on its seasoned sailors, but the question remains whether Lewrie, with his troubled history, will be among them in this critical moment for England.
Gunpowder, pirates and mortal danger on the High Seas. It's 1786 and Alan Lewrie has his own ship at last, the Alacrity. Small but deadly, the Alacrity prowls the waters of the Caribbean, protecting British merchants from pirates. A surprising turn of events makes an honest man of the young rake. But not too honest; there's still time for a few well-planned conquests on land before taking on Calico Jack Finney, the boldest pirate in the Caribbean... But will he make it back? Fans of John Drake, Patrick O'Brian and Pirates of the Caribbean will love The Gun Ketch, the fifth book in the epic Alan Lewrie Naval Adventures. '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
"Three mismatched troop transports, lots of 29-foot barges, and an under-strength regiment of foot-- a waste of Royal Navy money, a doomed experiment, or a new way to bedevil Napoleon's army in Italy? Either way, it's Capt. Sir Alan Lewrie's idea, and it seems to be working, with successful raids all along the coast of Calabria. But it depends on timely information, and Lewrie must trust Don Julio Caesare, a lord of a Sicilian criminal underworld, and his minions, or the amateur efforts of a disorganized network of Calabrian partisans always in need of British arms and King George III's money. When at last the fourth transport arrives with reinforcement troops, what seems to be a blessing could turn out to be the ruin of the whole thing. Lewrie has been too successful in his career at sea and he's made bitter, jealous enemies with powerful patrons out to crush him and his novel squadron, no matter if it's succeeding. And there are doings back in England that Lewrie would prefer to deal with but can't"--