Battle Won By Russell, Sean Thomas

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''Fire as she bears. Rake her, lads.''Winter, 1793. Newly promoted Master and Commander Charles Hayden''s orders are to deliver the frigate HMS Themis to Lord Admiral Hood, whose f leet is sheltering in the Mediterranean. Only hours out of port, however, and the Themis is engaging with the French navy. Hayden''s destination is Toulon, a French port under Lord Hood''s protection. But there Hayden''s captaincy and seamanship are stretched to their limits. For Toulon holds a deadly surprise for the unwary . . .A Battle Won is the brilliant second instalment in the epic maritime adventures of Charles Hayden. A masterpiece in the tradition of Bernard Cornwell and Patrick O''Brian. Show more