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Wharton's Revenge
Wharton's Revenge (The Wharton Series Book 9)
The year is 1810. A powerful squadron of French frigates is about to break out through the Royal Navy's blockade of Brest on France's Atlantic coast, according to British spies in Paris. Does the squadron exist? And if so, Captain Sir John Wharton RN and HMS Titan must find and destro it before it plays havoc with the valuable East India Company convoys in the South Atlantic and Indian Ocean. The search is on and 'Tiger' Wharton combs the seas to track down the rumored raiders.
Wharton's Revenge continues the exciting naval career of John Wharton, a veteran of the Battle of the NIle, the Glorious First of June and many other sea fights.
Reader Reviews
“The Wharton series is one of the most enjoyable set of stories I’ve read in some time. The author’s knowledge of general naval operations and British naval history during the Age of Sail makes for compelling reading. I can hardly wait for the next volume to be released.”
“All the books have been a great series of the history of Sir John and the history of the British Navy at its height. It’s written so well you are there are times. I can’t stop reading late until the next morning. Thank you for sharing.”
“Read all 8 books without a break during a 3 week vacation in Mexico. Always surprised when the book ends because I was so engrossed in the story.”
“I have been enthralled by this entire series of books and can’t wait to see what Sir John gets up to next!”
The year is 1810. A powerful squadron of French frigates is about to break out through the Royal Navy's blockade of Brest on France's Atlantic coast, according to British spies in Paris. Does the squadron exist? And if so, Captain Sir John Wharton RN and HMS Titan must find and destro it before it plays havoc with the valuable East India Company convoys in the South Atlantic and Indian Ocean. The search is on and 'Tiger' Wharton combs the seas to track down the rumored raiders.
Wharton's Revenge continues the exciting naval career of John Wharton, a veteran of the Battle of the NIle, the Glorious First of June and many other sea fights.
Reader Reviews
“The Wharton series is one of the most enjoyable set of stories I’ve read in some time. The author’s knowledge of general naval operations and British naval history during the Age of Sail makes for compelling reading. I can hardly wait for the next volume to be released.”
“All the books have been a great series of the history of Sir John and the history of the British Navy at its height. It’s written so well you are there are times. I can’t stop reading late until the next morning. Thank you for sharing.”
“Read all 8 books without a break during a 3 week vacation in Mexico. Always surprised when the book ends because I was so engrossed in the story.”
“I have been enthralled by this entire series of books and can’t wait to see what Sir John gets up to next!”
- GenresHistorical Fiction
182 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 2, 2025
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April 26, 2025
This book was entertaining enough but it starts out with a bit of a ludicrous situation. I get that the author has to set up conflict and the plot requires it but the ease and simplicity by which the French just sail 3 ships out of a blockaded French port was... comical. There's no storm to drive the British off their station from the port, there's no fog. They just carefully sail out with their lights doused hoping nobody notices. Three frigates. Hint: this never happened, and could not happen.
Once you get past that outrageous initial event, the book has a device by which it swaps POV between the French and our hero now a commodore, and it doesn't work especially well because the French and British ships are essentially interchangeable other than a few changes in rank name. There's no sense that they are different nations with different terminology, measurement, policies, or even ideology. They were very different in many key ways (measurements, types of ranks, gun sizes, etc) and none of that is really shown so its a bit confusing, its hard to tell exactly which side is being described for a bit because the ship names even seem similar.
A few minor things actually go wrong for Wharton in this book, stuff like a problem with the rudder in a ship, delaying progress slightly, but it all develops like clockwork. This was not particularly well done or engaging. I cannot recommend this series, I am mostly reading it just to get my fix of Naval stories.
Once you get past that outrageous initial event, the book has a device by which it swaps POV between the French and our hero now a commodore, and it doesn't work especially well because the French and British ships are essentially interchangeable other than a few changes in rank name. There's no sense that they are different nations with different terminology, measurement, policies, or even ideology. They were very different in many key ways (measurements, types of ranks, gun sizes, etc) and none of that is really shown so its a bit confusing, its hard to tell exactly which side is being described for a bit because the ship names even seem similar.
A few minor things actually go wrong for Wharton in this book, stuff like a problem with the rudder in a ship, delaying progress slightly, but it all develops like clockwork. This was not particularly well done or engaging. I cannot recommend this series, I am mostly reading it just to get my fix of Naval stories.
March 10, 2025
excellent
Wharton is off to put down three escaped frigates roaming the Indian Ocean and disrupting the company convoys .
As usual, a grand adventure.
Awaiting the next in the series
Wharton is off to put down three escaped frigates roaming the Indian Ocean and disrupting the company convoys .
As usual, a grand adventure.
Awaiting the next in the series
March 7, 2025
Great series
I have enjoyed all of the books in the Wharton series and look forward to many more. Tiger Wharton indeed.
I have enjoyed all of the books in the Wharton series and look forward to many more. Tiger Wharton indeed.
March 25, 2025
Another good entry in this interesting and well-written “Age of Sail” series. Captain, now commodore, Wharton is sent off to find and eliminate a French squadron that has escaped the British blockade. Their mission is to disrupt the very prosperous West Indies trade that England depends upon. Good characters and a tale well told.
March 26, 2025
Excellent story
As always, a Master class on how the Navies of the early 1800's operated. This volume introduced more of the man Wharton than the sailor, and it made for a very good read.
As always, a Master class on how the Navies of the early 1800's operated. This volume introduced more of the man Wharton than the sailor, and it made for a very good read.
June 7, 2025
Always a great read
Author keeps finding interesting ways to keep new interesting adventures coming for his readers.
Would like to have a little more detail on the canons on the ships, like aiming loads fired and technical details on how they replace the mast after a battle.
Author keeps finding interesting ways to keep new interesting adventures coming for his readers.
Would like to have a little more detail on the canons on the ships, like aiming loads fired and technical details on how they replace the mast after a battle.
December 22, 2025
A fine adventure novel, really gripping.
Back to the Indian Ocean for Sir John. Chasing a rogue French squadron across the southern Indian Ocean until they destroy them. What's next for Wharton?
Back to the Indian Ocean for Sir John. Chasing a rogue French squadron across the southern Indian Ocean until they destroy them. What's next for Wharton?
February 6, 2026
excellent reading
I have read the entire Wharton series published so far.
As an ex seaman the books make me feel as if I was still out there in the middle of one of the oceans.
You can take a man away from the sea, you can never take the sea away from the man..
I have read the entire Wharton series published so far.
As an ex seaman the books make me feel as if I was still out there in the middle of one of the oceans.
You can take a man away from the sea, you can never take the sea away from the man..
March 15, 2025
Heart of oak are our ships, heart of oak are our men; We always are ready, steady, boys, steady! We'll fight and we'll conquer again and again
January 11, 2026
Prepare for Action
This book was an action packed adventure. What to and company are chasing what maybe a ghost or maybe not. The action is set in the Indian Ocean. There is the tedium of hunting for an enemy that may not be there. The story is one of revenge against the French for their harsh actions against the enemy. The French aren't very nice in this story. However the action is just great.
This book was an action packed adventure. What to and company are chasing what maybe a ghost or maybe not. The action is set in the Indian Ocean. There is the tedium of hunting for an enemy that may not be there. The story is one of revenge against the French for their harsh actions against the enemy. The French aren't very nice in this story. However the action is just great.
October 18, 2026
well told tale
A good book but could have been better on better defining the characters and action. Still a good read for me.
A good book but could have been better on better defining the characters and action. Still a good read for me.
November 7, 2026
exciting book! Hard to put down!
Would be great if Tiger would use canister to take a ship! Keep the ship afloat and be able to search for their orders, valuable.
Would be great if Tiger would use canister to take a ship! Keep the ship afloat and be able to search for their orders, valuable.
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