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The next 'Fighting Sail' book is out for Kindle, paperback to follow. The Blackstrap Station
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Another 'well told story' in a series that I've continued to enjoy.
Alaric doesn't disappoint and I recommend it.
Alaric doesn't disappoint and I recommend it.
80 Winters- Rear-Admiral of the Blue
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I'm in the middle of it and can't help but agree.
reb01501- Vice-Admiral of the Blue
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As 80 Winters says, this is now in my wake and I'm sorry to see it drift over the horizon. All I can do is look ahead for the next installment.
- Spoilers ahead:
- I admit to being taken aback by King's decision to allow Hunt to escape the consequences of his act of murder. The only precedent I can recollect was Hornblower's allowing his steward to desert to escape the consequences of striking a superior officer. That was a bit different in that he circumvented a naval regulation, whereas King circumvented local law. I wonder how prevalent such actions were (and still are) in the armed forces.
I wonder if there will be repercussions for King in future installments - there were witnesses present for Hunt's receipt of the Spiteri who will be able to guess what King allowed ...
reb01501- Vice-Admiral of the Blue
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Thanks for the comments, gentlemen, they have buoyed me up magnificently. Currently 15k into the next, which will be a little different (have I said that before?). With regards to Reb's question about repercussions, there may well be, although perhaps not quite as expected...
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I have very much enjoyed the series, and was happy to note that the last chapter set things up nicely for a continuation in the series.
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