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It is 1781 and the British-held American port of Yorktown on the Chesapeake Bay is under siege. Pounded by the American colonists on land and the deadly warships of their French allies at sea, the once proud city is in flames and near ruin. But on the horizon, the King's own fleet of heavily armed frigates heads full sail to blast through France's blockade. Aboard His Majesty's swift flagship DESPERATE, midshipman Alan Lewrie quickly sets his gunners to their lethal work, firing rapid broadsides of twenty-four pound shot at the enemy vessels. Cannon fire lights up the death-filled night as the fate of the King's Colonies hangs on the bravery of one young midshipman leading his ships into the fiery jaws of battle.
"Jack Aubrey, Stephen Maturin, Horatio Hornblower and now Alan Lewrie - the four new musketeers." (Amazon.com)
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Kirkus评论
Reluctant midshipman Alan Lewrie's adventures that began in The King's Coat (1989) continue, this time taking him into the last battles of the American Revolution. Lewrie's career as a rake was rudely interrupted when his dissolute father set him up on a fake incest charge, forced him to sign away his inheritance, and enlisted him--for life--as an officer in His Majesty's Navy. But to everyone's surprise, including his own, Lewrie has turned out to have a knack for sailing and a taste for combat. His biggest problem now is the antipathy of his captain, a gloomy Bible-thumper whose affection for Lewrie ended with the revelation of Lewrie's scandalous past. Lewrie can do no right as far as Captain Treghues is concerned, yet it is always Lewrie who shines as H.M.S. Desperate sails into the coastal waters of the rebellious colonies to join the British fleet--and then to drub the traitorous colonists and repel the scheming French. When Lord Cornwallis' army demands the use of Desperate's guns, Lewrie leaves the ship with them and joins the land war that is shaping up at Yorktown. Ashore in Virginia, he fights alongside colonial loyalists--until he is forced to lead a daring escape across the Chesapeake Bay on a fleet of leaky barges. The weight of history slows the pace, and the demands of war leave little time for Lewrie to show his charm. Still, Lambdin's scholarship and the unusual vantage point make the read worthwhile. Copyright ©Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.
《书目》(Booklist)书评
In the second in a planned series of naval adventures, midshipman Alan Lewrie sails on the frigate Desperate to defend the crown at Yorktown. Not only is the fracas his first land battle--and a horribly bloody one at that--it also brings him closer to a piece of his own mysterious heritage, as well as into an encounter of the amorous sort. Lambdin, a professional sailor, spins an enchanting yarn that blends the saltiness of the seafarer's tongue with the lyrical cadences of an old maritime ballad. A distinctive story, rich in atmosphere, peopled with fascinating characters. Midshipman Lewrie's first outing was The King's Coat (Donald I. Fine, 1988). --Mary Banas
《图书馆杂志》(Library Journal )书评
This second novel in a new sea adventure series continues the story of Alan Lewrie, the reluctant British midshipman. This time, Alan finds himself involved in the battle of Yorktown during the American Revolution. His unhappiness with the Royal Navy also begins to be replaced by a sense of dedication and duty. The story is technically correct and historically accurate, but sea genre fans will be disappointed that so much of the action takes place on land. Though Lewrie observes the battle of the Chesapeake, he is on duty with the defenders of Yorktown and barely sees his ship during half the novel. Still, this is an excellent and exciting adventure in what promises to be the best naval series since C.S. Forester. Recommended for public libraries.-- C. Robert Nixon, M.L.S., Lafayette, Ind. (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Kirkus评论
Reluctant midshipman Alan Lewrie's adventures that began in The King's Coat (1989) continue, this time taking him into the last battles of the American Revolution. Lewrie's career as a rake was rudely interrupted when his dissolute father set him up on a fake incest charge, forced him to sign away his inheritance, and enlisted him--for life--as an officer in His Majesty's Navy. But to everyone's surprise, including his own, Lewrie has turned out to have a knack for sailing and a taste for combat. His biggest problem now is the antipathy of his captain, a gloomy Bible-thumper whose affection for Lewrie ended with the revelation of Lewrie's scandalous past. Lewrie can do no right as far as Captain Treghues is concerned, yet it is always Lewrie who shines as H.M.S. Desperate sails into the coastal waters of the rebellious colonies to join the British fleet--and then to drub the traitorous colonists and repel the scheming French. When Lord Cornwallis' army demands the use of Desperate's guns, Lewrie leaves the ship with them and joins the land war that is shaping up at Yorktown. Ashore in Virginia, he fights alongside colonial loyalists--until he is forced to lead a daring escape across the Chesapeake Bay on a fleet of leaky barges. The weight of history slows the pace, and the demands of war leave little time for Lewrie to show his charm. Still, Lambdin's scholarship and the unusual vantage point make the read worthwhile. Copyright ©Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.
《书目》(Booklist)书评
In the second in a planned series of naval adventures, midshipman Alan Lewrie sails on the frigate Desperate to defend the crown at Yorktown. Not only is the fracas his first land battle--and a horribly bloody one at that--it also brings him closer to a piece of his own mysterious heritage, as well as into an encounter of the amorous sort. Lambdin, a professional sailor, spins an enchanting yarn that blends the saltiness of the seafarer's tongue with the lyrical cadences of an old maritime ballad. A distinctive story, rich in atmosphere, peopled with fascinating characters. Midshipman Lewrie's first outing was The King's Coat (Donald I. Fine, 1988). --Mary Banas
《图书馆杂志》(Library Journal )书评
This second novel in a new sea adventure series continues the story of Alan Lewrie, the reluctant British midshipman. This time, Alan finds himself involved in the battle of Yorktown during the American Revolution. His unhappiness with the Royal Navy also begins to be replaced by a sense of dedication and duty. The story is technically correct and historically accurate, but sea genre fans will be disappointed that so much of the action takes place on land. Though Lewrie observes the battle of the Chesapeake, he is on duty with the defenders of Yorktown and barely sees his ship during half the novel. Still, this is an excellent and exciting adventure in what promises to be the best naval series since C.S. Forester. Recommended for public libraries.-- C. Robert Nixon, M.L.S., Lafayette, Ind. (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.