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The Call of the Sea series has received more than 16,000 5-star reviews
The Mediterranean Fleet under Lord Collingwood is at its greatest ever – more than a hundred vessels – and is far too small for the tasks demanded of it.
The French have invaded Spain, their former ally, and are ravaging the land in a fashion unseen since the Thirty Years War in the Germanies. The Barbary Corsairs are resurgent, slaving and raiding across the whole Sea. The Two Sicilies, an ally, has collapsed into corrupt desuetude. Turkey is rumbling in the East, and there is a renewed Russian interest in the old aim of achieving access to warm waters from the Black Sea.
Nick Turnhouse in Hawke is being used as a fireman – sent to put out conflagrations as they appear, to perform particular tasks, to respond to needs as they arise. Initially, he is to respond to the pirates of the western shores of Africa with a demonstration of force that will hopefully frighten them into avoiding British interests in the Mediterranean…
ASIN : B0D26HS73R
Publication date : July 23, 2024
Language : English
File size : 1298 KB
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 281 pages
Customers say
Customers find the book fun, satisfying, and a quick read. They describe the storyline as riveting, entertaining, and captivating. Readers appreciate the excellent insights into early 19th Century English and naval history.
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DOG LOVER –
A great read whens the next out an excellent story teller and local to me too.
Shane crawford –
Any book this author puts out I read within two days. CAnt get enough, his knowledge makes you feel like your there on the spotð¨ð¦
Kindle CustomerSAB –
A thoroughly enjoyable well written and researched series, absorbing plots and well drawn characters – well done Mr. Wareham. PS Is the brief mention of HBMS Surprise a nod in the direction of Patrick O’Brian?
Gg67 –
A pretty much duplicate of prior books by this author, entertaining but just. Standard Wareham fare. Letâs hope anything following will have some originality.
Windy 11 –
Waiting for book 13 to come out, hopefully followed by 14, 15, and 16. The whole series to date has been a masterpiece, books that you just donât want to stop reading.
IrishLad –
12 great adventures!
I hope the author keeps producing these fascinating novels of the napoliantic wars….can’t wait to see another 12 adventures! ð great
Irish lad –
Not As Interesting
This series has been interesting and entertaining up to this book. Unfortunately, this was somewhat boring. Too much conversation between officers, apparently the authorâs means of registering social norms and disruptions of those times.Not much action or interesting characters.Andrew Wareham can do much better, he may be getting tired of this series.
Jcr0306 –
awesome continuation of this incredible saga
Wow, yet again, Mr Wareham continues to provide an amazingly riveting storyline. I hope there is more to come.Overall a very satisfying read!
Kindle Customer –
Surprisingly Brutal
Andrew Wareham has created “Bloody Nick,” and show he’s willing to get blood on his main character. But until now there has always been a bit of a remove. This volume of the series loses that remove.For whatever reason, Wareham has removed some of the filter from our eyes. The brutality is a bit more brutal, the luck a bit worse, the gifted horses a bit more Trojan. I don’t know if the author was just having a bad week of reading the news, or if there is some ulterior motive to changing the course of the series. But readers who have been happily bumbling along may find themselves still satisfied with the story, but it’s a different satisfaction – spicy Thai food instead of a pot roast, or something.Otherwise, it’s more of the same. Wareham follows the time-honored practice of participating in history without impacting it. So naturally nothing his characters do can be allowed to matter. Still a fun read, though.
olddude –
Good stuff !
Another fun read,with plenty of action ! The background of the social attitudes of this time period really make this a real eye opener for many . Anyone wanting a quick and fun read , go for this series. Hopefully more sequels soon . The Old Dude ð
Kindle Customer –
Entertaining, fast paced, captivating
Having completed twelve books in about 13 days, the experience has been like watching a mini series. Totally enjoyable. I would wish for maps and some descriptions or diagrams of the ships and sail rigging. I would recommend this series to anyone who enjoys military fiction.
Kindle Customer –
No Pleasantries Here.
Th English, French, and Spanish combatants have run amuck in this phase of history. The policy of Scourched Earth is rampant. All sides seem determined to destroy each other.It’s a depressing story with a few examples of human compassion.
Aldret –
A Satisfying Installment
Another satisfying installment of the series, with plenty of action and historical context. Mr Wareham’s lively style never fails to deliver an interesting and entertaining story.