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Tempest
January 1809, and the British Government is about to take Martinique, in the West Indies, away from its French masters. The French know this, and plan to send more ships and men to help defend the Island, but from where when all the main French ports are blockaded? The Admiralty learns of these plans and Admiral Lord Crompton forms a 'flying squadron' under Vice-admiral Channer, with Giles Courtenay as Flag-captain, to be ready to follow any French break-out and destroy the ships. The French gain a head start but they are pursued all the way to the Caribbean, where they arrive too late because the Island has already fallen, but the French squadron disappears and it falls to Courtenay and his Admiral to hunt for them among the Islands of the Caribbean. In the end the two squadrons finally meet among the Islands of the Isle des Saintes, where the French suffered a serious defeat many years before.
337 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 10, 2015
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September 26, 2020
Bad editing
The last few Courtenay novels I have read were poorly edited. For the most part it was a matter of spelling but there were also poorly chosen words and garbled phrases and sentences.
I was once editor of my school paper. Later I worked for a consulting firm and authored reports and edited compilations of reports. So I am especially sensitive to such errors.
These errors did not stop me from being swept away by the plots, the characters and the action that fill Withecombe's novels.
Well done!
The last few Courtenay novels I have read were poorly edited. For the most part it was a matter of spelling but there were also poorly chosen words and garbled phrases and sentences.
I was once editor of my school paper. Later I worked for a consulting firm and authored reports and edited compilations of reports. So I am especially sensitive to such errors.
These errors did not stop me from being swept away by the plots, the characters and the action that fill Withecombe's novels.
Well done!
September 1, 2025
Regulations
I have to say that Giles has undoubtedly sunk, blew up or captured more Frigates and 74 two deckers than the French actually had. Regarding Spencer-White, does the author not realize or care that he could be put on half pay and put on the beach. This whole thing with the Spencer-White clan is getting old and boring. Anytime a Captain lost his ship for whatever reason he had to face a Court Martial.
I have to say that Giles has undoubtedly sunk, blew up or captured more Frigates and 74 two deckers than the French actually had. Regarding Spencer-White, does the author not realize or care that he could be put on half pay and put on the beach. This whole thing with the Spencer-White clan is getting old and boring. Anytime a Captain lost his ship for whatever reason he had to face a Court Martial.
May 26, 2025
Liked But Seemed Too Like Others
Enjoyed though missed some of earlier characters and guess Sea. Battles much same . Also let someone kill Wimp White as need better Villain. Thanks for Series
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Enjoyed though missed some of earlier characters and guess Sea. Battles much same . Also let someone kill Wimp White as need better Villain. Thanks for Series
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July 29, 2018
Silly mistakes
Thoroughly enjoying the stories but can only rate 4 out of 5 as poor proof reading has left a number of silly errors. Don't spoil story but are annoying.
Thoroughly enjoying the stories but can only rate 4 out of 5 as poor proof reading has left a number of silly errors. Don't spoil story but are annoying.
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