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22 Sep, 2009 (31.) |
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Randy Yorston
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Book Title: | THE ALAN LEWRIE NAVAL ADVENTURE SERIES |
Book Author: | Dewey Lambdin |
| Publisher: | St. Martins Press |
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If you are looking for something to fill in the time between Sharpe books, the Alan Lewrie Naval Series, authored by Dewey Lambdin, ( St. Martin Press) will do the trick nicely. The series follows the naval exploits of Alan Lewrie, who rises from Midshipman to Post Captain in 14 books (and counting) that begin in the waning days of the American Revolution and continues through the Napoleonic Wars. Alan Lewrie (ram-cat, as he is nicknamed for a variety of interesting reasons) posses the ingenuity of Hornblower, the tactical expertise of Aubrey, and most importantly, the rogue-like behavior and fighting ability of Sharpe. Some of the early books may be out of print but seem to be available through most library systems. Read the books in chronological order if you can, as many of the colorful characters and exploits carry over from book to book. The writing is excellent, historically accurate, and technically sound, and the battle scenes are written as well as those of Bernard Cornwell. |
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14 Sep, 2009 (32.) |
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Brooks Elliott
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17 Aug, 2009 (34.) |
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Anne McFadgen
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13 Aug, 2009 (35.) |
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Daniel Taylor
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11 Aug, 2009 (36.) |
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Grace
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07 Aug, 2009 (37.) |
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June Young
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20 Jul, 2009 (39.) |
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Lisa Hughes & Justin Brown
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Book Title: | THE SUNNE IN SPLENDOR |
Book Author: | Sharon Kay Penman |
| Publisher: | Penguin |
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This book details the life of Richard III of England from a sympathetic point of view. Penman allows the reader to come to see the man as a human being trying to do the best with what live gave him instead of a murderous monster. This book, though long, is impossible to put down and may even invade your sleep:). Lisa Hughes
Most people, if they have heard of Richard III of England, think of him as Shakespeare wrote him. A scheming hunchback who plotted to seize the throne after the demise of his brother, Edward IV. But how do we know this is so? Sharon Kay Penman explores the possibilities, using what research is at hand from that time, to compile a tale that paints Richard as the protagonist of this amazing book - showing him in a completely different light from what the victors of that time had history dictate to us.
Covering all, from the time of Richard's boyhood, to his final moments, teaching you the great accomplishments of his royal brother as well as his own, this book truly has it all. Romance, intrigue, death, betrayal, and truly well written battle scenes.
I cannot recommend this book enough to my fellow readers, because if you enjoyed the Sharpe books, and find a fascination with the War of the Roses, then you will truly enjoy this. Justin Brown |
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15 Jul, 2009 (40.) |
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Alan McNab
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