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Warlord
Captain John Wharton RN is called back to duty on the orders of Rear Admiral Cochrane as captain of the three-deck, 74-gun battleship HMS Warlord.
Warlord is bound for the West Indies to seek and destroy the French naval squadrons which escaped from Brest shortly after Nelson’s great victory at Trafalgar.
Now termed ‘Tiger’ Wharton by the London newspapers for sinking the French frigate Tigre in the Mediterranean, his ship plays a key role in attacking the French squadrons.
Next, Warlord sails for South Africa, India and the Bay of Bengal.
Warlord is bound for the West Indies to seek and destroy the French naval squadrons which escaped from Brest shortly after Nelson’s great victory at Trafalgar.
Now termed ‘Tiger’ Wharton by the London newspapers for sinking the French frigate Tigre in the Mediterranean, his ship plays a key role in attacking the French squadrons.
Next, Warlord sails for South Africa, India and the Bay of Bengal.
162 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 29, 2024
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October 3, 2024
Excellence
A very enjoyable account of wooden ships and their adventures. I found one part that I would take exception to and that was the stabbing of one of Wharton’s officer and the way it was handled. I have read numerous accounts of the wooden ship era in the British navy and in no uncertain terms would a tar stabbing an officer would only receive 12 lashes. It would have gone to Court Martial and the man would have hung for certain. Striking an officer would have received the same result. The author should have researched this more thoroughly but I suppose it wouldn’t fit his main character’s traits.
A very enjoyable account of wooden ships and their adventures. I found one part that I would take exception to and that was the stabbing of one of Wharton’s officer and the way it was handled. I have read numerous accounts of the wooden ship era in the British navy and in no uncertain terms would a tar stabbing an officer would only receive 12 lashes. It would have gone to Court Martial and the man would have hung for certain. Striking an officer would have received the same result. The author should have researched this more thoroughly but I suppose it wouldn’t fit his main character’s traits.
November 27, 2024
An easy, relaxing, good read. The author writes without the conceit of an almost implacable antagonist. The novel has, therefore, the feeling of a real story, not some contrived formulistic fiction. Of course, such an antagonist can create a desirable tension and help maintain the story line. However, it is far too often that the author loses the tread, and makes the coincidences that allow the hero to miss the chance to permanently vanquish this enemy so far-fetched as to undermine the read.
You will enjoy this series for the very reason such an unlikelihood is absent. It has been a pleasure to read and review this novel.
-Ishmael
You will enjoy this series for the very reason such an unlikelihood is absent. It has been a pleasure to read and review this novel.
-Ishmael
June 29, 2024
great well written series
From catching escaped French flotillas in the Caribbean, convoy duty back to England, two weddings, the story shifts to adventures in the Indian Ocean.
Plenty of action, suspense in the lead up to conflict, makes this a readable age of fighting sail series.
From catching escaped French flotillas in the Caribbean, convoy duty back to England, two weddings, the story shifts to adventures in the Indian Ocean.
Plenty of action, suspense in the lead up to conflict, makes this a readable age of fighting sail series.
December 12, 2025
It was a beautiful wedding...
In this edition, Johnnie and Penelope are married in a large ceremony. They get to spend some time together before he goes back to the Ship. He and Warlord are attached to a squadron headed for India. It is the first time I have read about the British colonial activities there. I am looking forward to reading the next edition
In this edition, Johnnie and Penelope are married in a large ceremony. They get to spend some time together before he goes back to the Ship. He and Warlord are attached to a squadron headed for India. It is the first time I have read about the British colonial activities there. I am looking forward to reading the next edition
July 6, 2024
A Great Story Continues!
Finely written and historically correct tale with a human interest portrayal of some exciting sail ⛵️ ship battles and events. Who could ask for more when boredom at any level is being bypassed.
Finely written and historically correct tale with a human interest portrayal of some exciting sail ⛵️ ship battles and events. Who could ask for more when boredom at any level is being bypassed.
September 13, 2024
An adventure in India to round out Johnnie’s resume
Sent to show the Imperial Flag in the Far East, our captain has a successful mission against some local French led pirates. His trip home is uneventful and he enjoys some family leave as he waits for his next adventure.
Sent to show the Imperial Flag in the Far East, our captain has a successful mission against some local French led pirates. His trip home is uneventful and he enjoys some family leave as he waits for his next adventure.
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September 15, 2024The Wharton series
I really enjoyed this series. George Westrwopp writes an amazing story of a young English man from the time he enters the Royal Navy until he captains his own battleship. The author seems to have a clear understanding of the ships back in the 1800s.
I really enjoyed this series. George Westrwopp writes an amazing story of a young English man from the time he enters the Royal Navy until he captains his own battleship. The author seems to have a clear understanding of the ships back in the 1800s.
October 22, 2025
The author’s writing continues to improve. This series continues to have a significant number of typos. Many mismatches of case and number. Also noticed several times homonyms appeared, as if the text had been dictated to an AI printer.
August 13, 2024
W arLord book 6
Cannot wait for the next Book in this series.ô that the movie I'm read and fun to follow characters strays near history to make it fun.
Cannot wait for the next Book in this series.ô that the movie I'm read and fun to follow characters strays near history to make it fun.
August 26, 2024
I want to like this series and I love the genre but not up to snuff with other Royal Navy series. Very implausible story lines and average writing. Sorry but so much better out there to read.
April 19, 2025
Easy reading
Easy reading, the historical facts and the political manoeuvres of the EIC seem to be well thought out. Thank you
Easy reading, the historical facts and the political manoeuvres of the EIC seem to be well thought out. Thank you
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