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Donland's Courage
Hornet is lost to him, sold! The war with the colonies is over and with its end Donland is without prospects. He, like so many others, is to be cast on the beach with half-pay. But, one of his previous exploits, the rescue of prisoners from Puerto Rico, brings him to Admiral Pigot’s attention. Donland is ordered to act as a guide to lead a rescue party to free a person important to the crown.
Donland is carried as a supernumerary aboard the frigate, Brune, commanded by snobbish Captain Sheffield. In landing the rescue party, Brune goes aground and is hammered by a shore battery. Donland, with only a handful of men is stranded on the island, pursued by pirates and is without means to escape.
Donland is without resources with only David, Honest and Simon to trust. Captain Sheffield’s final words are, “Succeed or do not return!” Only a man of great courage can in difficult circumstances rise above obstacles and opponents to achieve success. Is Donland such a man?
Donland is carried as a supernumerary aboard the frigate, Brune, commanded by snobbish Captain Sheffield. In landing the rescue party, Brune goes aground and is hammered by a shore battery. Donland, with only a handful of men is stranded on the island, pursued by pirates and is without means to escape.
Donland is without resources with only David, Honest and Simon to trust. Captain Sheffield’s final words are, “Succeed or do not return!” Only a man of great courage can in difficult circumstances rise above obstacles and opponents to achieve success. Is Donland such a man?
- GenresHistorical Fiction
108 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 28, 2019
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September 18, 2023
Like the previous Donland books, this follows the small crew of a little ship, but this time the ship has been taken away because the US Revolutionary War has ended. Unfortunately almost no time is spent with any character feeling anything about this, even though England LOST to a tiny rag tag bunch of colonists, which would have affected morale and attitudes among the sailors. Almost forgotten is the fact that Donland is, in fact, American.
This time out, he is offered a chance to sail for the American navy, and has to wrestle with his conscience. The idea that a spy for the British is within days of Surrendering to the Americans now is working for them to build a navy is ... odd, at best, then to have them decide to reach out and hire a captain who has been so effective at attacking, burning, sinking, and killing Americans is difficult to believe.
Donland runs into a series of incredibly hostile people in this book as well, British who are trying to ruin or kill him for no apparent reason except... they just are bad people. Admiral Hood is inexplicably hateful toward Donland, and the "he got his step due to influence" argument makes no sense at all; everyone in the navy was perfectly familiar with that process and accepted it for what it was.
Its not a terrible book, and the action is solid, Donland and his men are well handled, for the most part (see above) but it was a disappointing read compared to the first books. Also missing is any sense of the Christianity of the men, present in the first couple books but completely deleted now.
This time out, he is offered a chance to sail for the American navy, and has to wrestle with his conscience. The idea that a spy for the British is within days of Surrendering to the Americans now is working for them to build a navy is ... odd, at best, then to have them decide to reach out and hire a captain who has been so effective at attacking, burning, sinking, and killing Americans is difficult to believe.
Donland runs into a series of incredibly hostile people in this book as well, British who are trying to ruin or kill him for no apparent reason except... they just are bad people. Admiral Hood is inexplicably hateful toward Donland, and the "he got his step due to influence" argument makes no sense at all; everyone in the navy was perfectly familiar with that process and accepted it for what it was.
Its not a terrible book, and the action is solid, Donland and his men are well handled, for the most part (see above) but it was a disappointing read compared to the first books. Also missing is any sense of the Christianity of the men, present in the first couple books but completely deleted now.
October 25, 2020
Strong rousing tale
The story has a strong action-filled plot. Donland is committed to his duty first and foremost followed closely by a strong sense of loyalty. I enjoy the way he teaches the adolescent young men in his close circle the importance of these qualities. I also appreciate that within the stern and bloody needs of naval service of the time that he practices mercy.
The story has a strong action-filled plot. Donland is committed to his duty first and foremost followed closely by a strong sense of loyalty. I enjoy the way he teaches the adolescent young men in his close circle the importance of these qualities. I also appreciate that within the stern and bloody needs of naval service of the time that he practices mercy.
December 26, 2020
Donland’s Courage and Perry’s Writing
Yet another book in this series is a delight to read with another daring mission! Like the others, this one doesn’t go as planned. His small compliment of men and boys seem to always be doing multi-mission tasks. Look no further for a fun read and the sounds of cannons firing!
Yet another book in this series is a delight to read with another daring mission! Like the others, this one doesn’t go as planned. His small compliment of men and boys seem to always be doing multi-mission tasks. Look no further for a fun read and the sounds of cannons firing!
July 12, 2020
The series is maturing. The editing is not.
This series is growing into a fine yarn of naval fiction. Now Commander Donland has really grown into a fine young officer. If only Mr. Comer could find a decent editor...
This series is growing into a fine yarn of naval fiction. Now Commander Donland has really grown into a fine young officer. If only Mr. Comer could find a decent editor...
September 17, 2022
Gripping
The story never slows, but drags you into it, hook line and sinker. Great relaxing reading. I’ve bought the lot!
The story never slows, but drags you into it, hook line and sinker. Great relaxing reading. I’ve bought the lot!
April 4, 2023
Short book but a good romp
October 7, 2019
A sailing ship action
Although very little sailing ship action, more ground maneuvers and intelligence action than sailing ship. I did read it completely.
Although very little sailing ship action, more ground maneuvers and intelligence action than sailing ship. I did read it completely.
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