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Jupiter
It is 1811 and Captain Sir John Wharton RN and his new ship HMS Jupiter, a 50-gun fourth-rate warship, are sent to the Adriatic. A powerful Franco-Italian flotilla is threatening Britain’s control of the Eastern Mediterranean. It must be captured or destroyed.
Meanwhile, ‘Tiger’ Wharton’s sponsor Admiral Sir Alexander Cochrane is concerned that the United States of America is preparing to declare war on Britain in response to the Royal Navy’s intercepts of her merchant ships on the High Seas. Can Captain Wharton discover Washington’s intentions and get news back to the Prime Minister and the Admiralty in London?
Readers Reviews
“I have enjoyed all of the books in the Wharton series and look forward to many more. Tiger Wharton indeed.”
“The series as well written and exciting way to read British naval history. The characters are real and the life aboard a naval fighting ship it’s truly interesting, in space with pure terror and calculated risk.”
“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.”
“I have been enthralled by this entire series of books and can’t wait to see what Sir John gets up to next!”
Meanwhile, ‘Tiger’ Wharton’s sponsor Admiral Sir Alexander Cochrane is concerned that the United States of America is preparing to declare war on Britain in response to the Royal Navy’s intercepts of her merchant ships on the High Seas. Can Captain Wharton discover Washington’s intentions and get news back to the Prime Minister and the Admiralty in London?
Readers Reviews
“I have enjoyed all of the books in the Wharton series and look forward to many more. Tiger Wharton indeed.”
“The series as well written and exciting way to read British naval history. The characters are real and the life aboard a naval fighting ship it’s truly interesting, in space with pure terror and calculated risk.”
“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.”
“I have been enthralled by this entire series of books and can’t wait to see what Sir John gets up to next!”
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Published May 28, 2025
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July 1, 2025
enjoyable British naval historical fiction
George Westropp’s continuing British Naval historical fiction series is both an enjoyable reading and very quick. Following the career of John Wharton now on the 4th rate Jupiter on both the Mediterranean and Caribbean seas. Like the others in the series I really enjoyed this book.
George Westropp’s continuing British Naval historical fiction series is both an enjoyable reading and very quick. Following the career of John Wharton now on the 4th rate Jupiter on both the Mediterranean and Caribbean seas. Like the others in the series I really enjoyed this book.
September 5, 2025
A good way to have a restful couple of days
A good read and well written as the presiding books have been . I only wish that you could write as quickly as I can read . I am looking forward to the next one .I recommend this series to anyone who wants to read a good Historical based sea story .
Alanhollands@hotmail.com .
A good read and well written as the presiding books have been . I only wish that you could write as quickly as I can read . I am looking forward to the next one .I recommend this series to anyone who wants to read a good Historical based sea story .
Alanhollands@hotmail.com .
June 10, 2025
time. for friends and family
A well written , quick read with a good plot line. Tiger Wharton continues to show his stripes but ends up getting involved with his own estates. Great characters. Awaiting the next chapter.
A well written , quick read with a good plot line. Tiger Wharton continues to show his stripes but ends up getting involved with his own estates. Great characters. Awaiting the next chapter.
September 12, 2025
Tallyho!
A great series.! Highly recommend for 11-12 year -olds. History and geography supplements here. I enjoyed all of it. Ended up bit of a research project along the way. Highly enjoyable and refreshing. A. Big. YES!
A great series.! Highly recommend for 11-12 year -olds. History and geography supplements here. I enjoyed all of it. Ended up bit of a research project along the way. Highly enjoyable and refreshing. A. Big. YES!
June 9, 2025
a must read
The latest in the series is every bit as good …. As all the other books in the series.
A good Navel read…….
The latest in the series is every bit as good …. As all the other books in the series.
A good Navel read…….
July 4, 2025
My review
He has a unique way of getting you into the story one of the many writers who do that for me I've enjoyed every book i have read of his eagerly waiting for his next one
He has a unique way of getting you into the story one of the many writers who do that for me I've enjoyed every book i have read of his eagerly waiting for his next one
September 23, 2025
First gain the victory and then make the best use of it you can. - HN
September 9, 2025
This series is always a pleasant read.
One war is winding down, but another looms for the future. Perhaps it is time for the captain to spend some time with his home and family.
One war is winding down, but another looms for the future. Perhaps it is time for the captain to spend some time with his home and family.
Displaying 1 - 8 of 8 reviews