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Following in the footsteps of Horatio Hornblower and Jack Aubrey, whose ripping adventures capture thousands of new fans each year, comes the heir apparent to the mantle of Forester and O'Brian: Dewey Lambdin and his acclaimed Alan Lewrie series.In King's Captain, Alan Lewrie is promoted for his quick action in the Battle of Cape St. Vincent. But before he's even had a chance to settle into his new role, a mutiny rages through the fleet, and the sudden reappearance of an old enemy has Lewrie show more fighting not just for his command but for his life. show lessTags
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Not much in the way of sea-going high jinks in this one, but it's still very good!
This is Horatio Hornblower meets Harry Flashman. Going to get more of these
Read 11-23-2011, good insight into the Nore mutiny.
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Dewey Lambdin was born in 1945. He received a degree in film and television production from Montana State University in 1969. He worked for local television stations and in advertising. After being laid off, he started writing fiction. His first novel, The King's Coat, was published in 1989. He is the author of the Alan Lewrie Naval Adventures show more series and What Lies Buried: A Novel of Old Cape Fear. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
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- Canonical title
- King's Captain
- Original publication date
- 2000
- People/Characters
- Alan Lewrie
- Important places*
- Portugal
- Important events
- Age of Sail; Battle of Cape St. Vincent (1797-02-14)
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- Reviews
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- (4.02)
- Languages
- English
- Media
- Paper, Audiobook, Ebook
- ISBNs
- 10
- ASINs
- 4
