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Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. These books comprise a nearly seamless professional life of Nathaniel Drinkwater. They are highly satisfying in terms of plotting, use of historical personages and events, and character development. The Royal Navy career of the author lends an authenticity to reactions, settings, and mindsets that make this series stand apart from any other I have read. Woodman's sparce understated prose is perfect for these tales. Another thing I deeply appreciate is that the protagonist is both a good officer and a good, caring man. Hurrah for a leading man who is neither perfect nor a bad boy anti-hero! How refreshing. ( ) no reviews | add a review
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In the seventh tale of the highly acclaimed Drinkwater series, Captain Drinkwater's frigate, HMS ANTIGONE, is ordered to the Baltic Sea in the Spring of 1807 as Napoleon's grip has begun to reach across Europe to the borders of Holy Russia. As country after country falls under the weight of French domination, Captain Nathaniel Drinkwater is faced with the challenges brought about by military disaster and diplomatic intrigue. On board the ANTIGONE, Drinkwater is threatened by the seething discontent of his crew and the instability of his drunken first lieutenant. Drinkwater's task is to cooperate with his country's allies and intelligence agents. When a coded message is intercepted, his mission suddenly becomes one of extreme personal danger. As the fate of Europe is being decided, Drinkwater must carry out his mission in the face of his old enemy. This final confrontation brings him to the brink of death. No library descriptions found. |
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Google Books — Loading... GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)823.914Literature English English fiction Modern Period 1901-1999 1945-1999LC ClassificationRatingAverage:
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