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Courageous
After his successful year on Warlord, Captain John Wharton RN is given command of Courageous, a 38-gun frigate, bound for the Mediterranean.
His ship is directed to the Adriatic to gather intelligence about the French military and naval activities in Venice which is followed by a desperate ship-to-ship action with an enemy frigate.
War breaks out with the Ottoman Empire and ‘Tiger’ Wharton sails for the east to discover the strength of the Turkish fleet and prey on their merchant ships.
His ship is directed to the Adriatic to gather intelligence about the French military and naval activities in Venice which is followed by a desperate ship-to-ship action with an enemy frigate.
War breaks out with the Ottoman Empire and ‘Tiger’ Wharton sails for the east to discover the strength of the Turkish fleet and prey on their merchant ships.
153 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 7, 2024
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March 30, 2026
Enjoyable but limited with editing errors.
I gave the earlier books the benefit of the doubt but the typos and historical accuracy have become worse. Several sailing manoeuvres being contradictory in terms of wind direction and ships direction, and thus spoiling the action scenes.
There are regular references to all square sails as “Courses”, and reference to “upper courses”. There are no such thing. Courses are bent on to the course yards which are the lowest yards on the masts. The exception being the Mizzen which has a Cross Jack with no sail on it.
Going upwards it is the Course, then Topsail, then Topgallant sail, then Royal, and on larger ships the skysail, The Fore Course and the Fore Yard are on the Foremast, and the Main Course and the Main Yard are on the Mainmast. Therefore two Course sails, both being the lowest.
I will give book no 8 a go, but will demur if this issue is not addressed.
I gave the earlier books the benefit of the doubt but the typos and historical accuracy have become worse. Several sailing manoeuvres being contradictory in terms of wind direction and ships direction, and thus spoiling the action scenes.
There are regular references to all square sails as “Courses”, and reference to “upper courses”. There are no such thing. Courses are bent on to the course yards which are the lowest yards on the masts. The exception being the Mizzen which has a Cross Jack with no sail on it.
Going upwards it is the Course, then Topsail, then Topgallant sail, then Royal, and on larger ships the skysail, The Fore Course and the Fore Yard are on the Foremast, and the Main Course and the Main Yard are on the Mainmast. Therefore two Course sails, both being the lowest.
I will give book no 8 a go, but will demur if this issue is not addressed.
October 26, 2025
As I have said for previous books in this series, too many typos. Sometimes it appears that the book was dictated into digital due to the number of homonyms printed others are wrong tense or confusing whether it is singular or plural.
The writing continues to improve. Wanted to test this and went back and reread a couple of random pages in the first book of the series. The style and depth of Book 8 is far different from Book 1, that you might think that it is a different author. Still not a series to jump in the middle of as so much background will not be there
The writing continues to improve. Wanted to test this and went back and reread a couple of random pages in the first book of the series. The style and depth of Book 8 is far different from Book 1, that you might think that it is a different author. Still not a series to jump in the middle of as so much background will not be there
April 28, 2025
I like the characters and actio
I like the characters in action in the series. It is, of course, pretty much the same same genre as all the Napoleonic era sailing novels. But I enjoy all those series. 1 kg for the publisher, it would be respectful of a reader if you hired editors who actually read the book noting and correcting grammatical errors and typos. Multiple books in this series have needed a detailed look from a human editor.
I like the characters in action in the series. It is, of course, pretty much the same same genre as all the Napoleonic era sailing novels. But I enjoy all those series. 1 kg for the publisher, it would be respectful of a reader if you hired editors who actually read the book noting and correcting grammatical errors and typos. Multiple books in this series have needed a detailed look from a human editor.
January 7, 2026
A fighting captain
Once again Wharton has been the hero of the hour, but well he should be. Come he is the main character in this series. I like how the cast of characters change a little with each book. Although some of them are worth remembering, the new ones just keep getting better. One thing I have noticed is the editing has improved less spelling errors and grammatical mistakes. There is bit or action in this one to whet the appetite of those, who like that.
Once again Wharton has been the hero of the hour, but well he should be. Come he is the main character in this series. I like how the cast of characters change a little with each book. Although some of them are worth remembering, the new ones just keep getting better. One thing I have noticed is the editing has improved less spelling errors and grammatical mistakes. There is bit or action in this one to whet the appetite of those, who like that.
September 20, 2024
Off to the Adriatic and some new parts of the sea. The Ottoman Navy is the focus of attention but wandering French frigates are also fair game. A rich prize and off to England where a pleasant surprise awaits.
May 19, 2025
nothing new
Far too many spelling and grammatical mistakes. Even got names wrong. Try proof reading!These short novels are too similar to the earlier books and therefore predictable and boring. Won't continue with this series now.
Far too many spelling and grammatical mistakes. Even got names wrong. Try proof reading!These short novels are too similar to the earlier books and therefore predictable and boring. Won't continue with this series now.
December 15, 2025
Another fine read from Edwardson...
Edwardson continues to send Wharton to interesting locations. The Adriatic Sea, and the eastern Mediterranean this time. Where will the next edition send us? And now he is a new father.
Edwardson continues to send Wharton to interesting locations. The Adriatic Sea, and the eastern Mediterranean this time. Where will the next edition send us? And now he is a new father.
April 18, 2026
Another Great Story That Kept Me Reading Well Into The Early Morning.
The echo of previous stories made this an all to familiar story with an excellent ending. Cannot wait to start the next adventure.
The echo of previous stories made this an all to familiar story with an excellent ending. Cannot wait to start the next adventure.
September 14, 2024
Another Excellent Addition
Once again another excellent addition to the series. Continues an excellent series of high seas adventures sailing ships and fighting wars.
Once again another excellent addition to the series. Continues an excellent series of high seas adventures sailing ships and fighting wars.
September 30, 2024
Venice and the Turks
Newly post captain Wharton is assigned a large frigate and a posting in the Mediterranean. The tiger roars again. I look forward to the next novel.
Newly post captain Wharton is assigned a large frigate and a posting in the Mediterranean. The tiger roars again. I look forward to the next novel.
October 7, 2024
a new beginning
A quick read of an enjoyable book. Good plot line. Great character development. Fine action scenes. And a happy ending. All in all worthwhile.
A quick read of an enjoyable book. Good plot line. Great character development. Fine action scenes. And a happy ending. All in all worthwhile.
October 11, 2024
Courageous
Good read. Looking forward to the next Wharton adventure on the high seas. Have enjoyed this whole series about an audacious captain
Good read. Looking forward to the next Wharton adventure on the high seas. Have enjoyed this whole series about an audacious captain
October 25, 2024
Great drafting adventure!!
Lots of action, good story, lively characters and continuing story of interesting times in the British navy. The story is not over yet.
Lots of action, good story, lively characters and continuing story of interesting times in the British navy. The story is not over yet.
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September 16, 2024Easy read while exercising
I rely on kindle to provide a steady flow of readable books while I’m exercising. They make the time fly and provide a relaxing entertainment. They have interesting descriptions of locations and the minutiae of the age of fighting sale. I had the opportunity to serve, as an Officer aboard a Navy Destroyer in the same waters described in the book. Greece is hands down my favorite place to visit.
I rely on kindle to provide a steady flow of readable books while I’m exercising. They make the time fly and provide a relaxing entertainment. They have interesting descriptions of locations and the minutiae of the age of fighting sale. I had the opportunity to serve, as an Officer aboard a Navy Destroyer in the same waters described in the book. Greece is hands down my favorite place to visit.
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