James L. Nelson Libri

Tarda estate 1775. Il generale George Washington scopre che la quantità di polvere da sparo si è ridotta a non più di nove colpi per ogni uomo. Un piano disperato viene messo in atto in fretta e mandare una nave, sotto il comando del capitano Isaac Biddlecomb fino a Bermuda per impossessarsi delle scorte inglesi, che, come risaputo, si trovano lì. Ma il piano è una trappola organizzata da un traditore infiltratosi fra i patrioti nella quale finirà lo stesso Biddlecomb. Washington spedisce il suo aiutante di campo, maggiore Edward Fitzgerald, a scovare il traditore, mentre Biddlecomb dovrà ricorrere a tutta l'astuzia ed esperienza per proteggere i suoi uomini e la sua nave, e per impadronirsi della polvere da sparo che è la linfa vitale della lotta per la libertà. Divisi da un oceano, ma uniti dalla causa, come dalle proprie paure personali, Biddlecomb e Fitzgerald dovranno guardarsi da un nemico la più grande potenza militare al mondo...

Virginia 1702. L'ex pirata Thomas Marlowe si è perfettamente integrato a Williamsburg, capitale della colonia: i servigi recati alla corona e gli introiti derivanti dalle piantagioni di tabacco hanno assicurato a lui e a alla moglie Elizabeth un posto di rilievo nella buona società. Ma la sua decisione di emancipare i propri schiavi ha provocato l'ira di molti e, in particolare, del ricco e spietato Frederick Dunmore.

Facing the formidable army of Æthelwulf, Thorgrim Night Wolf and his men are trapped, seeking a way to continue their journey home. An unexpected proposal from Felix offers a compromise, allowing both sides to navigate the perilous waters to Frankia. Meanwhile, Thorgrim's son Odd emerges from hiding to lead a rebellion against Halfdan the Black. As Odd and his allies venture toward their homes, they must confront Halfdan's relentless pursuit, escalating the stakes for survival and rebellion.

Set over a century after Columbus's arrival in Hispaniola, the West Indies are firmly under Spanish control, with no dissent allowed. However, the wealth of the empire attracts the attention of French, English, and Dutch powers, all vying to challenge Spain's dominance. Amidst this struggle, a formidable new threat arises: the buccaneers, who become the most significant challenge to Spanish rule in the region.

It is 1777, and captain Isaac Biddlecomb, together with his wife and child, is bound for Philadelphia aboard the brig Charlemagne. His orders are to take command of the newly-built frigate Falmouth and take her out to sea before she is taken by General Richard Howe's invading army. Unknown to Biddlecomb, the entire British fleet stands between him and the new nation's capital. Forced to run his beloved brig aground, Biddlecomb comes face to face with his mortal enemy, Lieutenant John Smeaton. Biddlecomb and his crew battle to reach the prized Falmouth, only shipwright Malachi Foote and a ragtag band of deserters stand between the vessel and the seemingly unstoppable British army.

The second book in the enthralling Revolution at Sea series In the late summer of 1775, General George Washington discovers that his cache of gunpowder has dwindled to a mere nine shots per man. A desperate plan is hatched - to send a ship under the command of Captain Isaac Biddlecomb to Bermuda to capture the British powder known to be there. But the plan is a trap, set by a traitor among the patriots, and one from which even Biddlecomb cannot escape. Washington despatches his aide-de-camp, Major Edward Fitzgerald, to hunt the traitor down, while Biddlecomb must rely on cunning and seamanship to free his men and the ship, and to capture the gunpowder that is the lifeblood of the fight for liberty. Divided by an ocean but bound by the cause, as well as by their own private fears, Biddlecomb and Fitzgerald must take on a common enemy - the greatest military power on earth... A powerful saga of the American Revolution - a stirring maritime adventure in the epic, true-to-life tradition of Patrick O'Brian.

An enthralling naval adventure from bestselling author James Nelson, perfect for fans of Patrick O'Brian and C.S. Forester. With "first-rate action writing" (Publishers Weekly) and "authenticity" that carries total conviction (Patrick O'Brian), this fast-paced tale is filled with twists that will keep readers engaged. In 1776, as tensions boil over, the rebel government of Philadelphia authorizes the creation of the United States Navy, a bold move against British tyranny. Captain Isaac Biddlecomb embarks on a daring mission aboard the Charlemagne to raid British arms on New Providence Island in the Bahamas. However, his greatest challenge lies in his undisciplined crew, teetering on the brink of mutiny. Faced with betrayal and treachery, Biddlecomb must unite his men to confront a common enemy as the British Navy prepares to unleash its firepower against them. This gripping narrative is the third installment in the Revolution at Sea series, with Biddlecomb's journey continuing in Lords of the Ocean. Readers are encouraged to explore the earlier adventures, By Force of Arms and The Maddest Idea, to fully appreciate the unfolding saga.

The fourth book in the enthralling Revolution at Sea series It is the summer of 1776 in the former Crown Colony of New York. A fleet of British transport ships are looming off Staten Island, while on Brooklyn Heights the remnants of General George Washington's army are huddled behind hastily constructed fortifications. There, Captain Isaac Biddlecomb seeks Washington's help - only to find that Washington is preparing for the final destruction of the Continental army. Biddlecomb, commanding the brig-of-war Charlemagne , receives a monumental order. He is to transport to France the most dangerous secret weapon in the country's arsenal: scientist and philosopher Benjamin Franklin. Leading a new crew through the wintry North Atlantic, braving the cordon of the Royal Navy, Biddlecomb's seemingly simple mission to deliver Franklin to the court of Louis XVI is just the first volley in a grand scheme. While Biddlecomb is boldly raiding the English coast and Franklin is discussing strategy at Versailles, they both conspire to blow French neutrality out of the water - and turn the colonial uprising into a full-scale war. A novel of epic scope and staggering adventure which is as commanding and as vivid as history itself.