Bücher der Reihe The Alan Lewrie Naval Adventures

An epic adventure full of peril on the high seas.1782: Fresh from passing his Lieutenancy examination, Alan Lewrie is promoted to first officer aboard brig o‿war Shrike. He is sent to the Caribbean, where the Royal Navy battles the French and Spanish. Despite his assignment, Lieutenant Lewrie just can‿t help himself, chasing the attentions of the young Lucy Beaumont. But when ordered to carry diplomats to Florida‿s Gulf Coast and form an alliance with the Creeks and Seminoles to resist the spread of a fledgeling US, Lewrie might just get into even more trouble‿The King‿s Commission is a rip-roaring tale perfect for fans of C.S. Forester and Julian Stockwin.

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

Widespread mutiny threatens the fleet in this classic historical naval adventure.Alan Lewrie, our rakish captain, is promoted for his quick action in the Battle of Cape St. Vincent. Captain Horatio Nelson has gone against orders by breaking out to pursue his own instincts against an enemy division, and Lewrie gets sucked into the action against his much better judgment. But NelsonâEUR(TM)s success gets him promoted to Rear Admiral and wins Lewrie a fine new frigate, HMS Proteus. But before he's even had a chance to settle into his new role, the terrible and widespread mutinies of Spithead and the Nore rage through the fleet. Together with the sudden reappearance of an old enemy, it has Lewrie fighting not just for his command, but for his lifeâEUR¿The KingâEUR(TM)s Captain, ninth in The Alan Lewrie Naval Adventures, is perfect for fans of Philip McCutchan, Julian Stockwin and Patrick OâEUR(TM)Brian. Praise for Dewey LambdinâEUR¿You could get addicted to this series. EasilyâEUR(TM) New York Times Book Review'The best naval series since C. S. Forester' Library JournalâEUR¿Fast-movingâEUR¿ A hugely likeable hero, a huge cast of sharply drawn supporting characters: there's nothing missing. Wonderful stuffâEUR(TM) Kirkus Reviews