Tyrannys Bloody Standard : An epic Napoleonic naval adventure

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Author: Davies, J. D. Espionage & spy thrillerPublished on 26 October 2023 by Canelo (Canelo Adventure) in the United Kingdom as part of The Philippe Kermorvant Thrillers series.Pa perback | 304 pages197 x 130 x 23 | 220g Legendary warriors, devastating sea battles, and a chance, finally, for vengeance.After a daring escape from a British prison, Philippe Kermorvant returns to France and gains command of a frigate in the Mediterranean, where France is trying to rebuild its decimated fleet.Facing overwhelming odds, the fleet is forced to flee for refuge to a fortified bay. The prospect of an interminable blockade looms, but Philippe is given leave from his command to meet an enigmatic young general, who has a mission for him.What follows is a shocking murder, a siege, a whirlwind romance and a duel to the death on the high seas, as Philippe contends with threats from every side. And amidst all this chaos, a terrible face from his past threatens to uproot everything that he has built for himself.A fascinating naval adventure of the Age of Sail told from the French perspective, perfect for fans of Hornblower and Sharpe. Show more