The Admiral’s Game
The Admiral’s Game by David Donachie is a historical fiction novel published by Allison & Busby in 2010. This first edition spans 372 pages and is written in English. The story follows John Pearce, who has risen to a position of command aboard HMS Faron after overcoming various adversaries. Set against the backdrop of the Siege of Toulon, Pearce and his crew, known as the Pelicans, are embroiled in a fierce battle to defend the port while navigating the complexities of military hierarchy and personal conflicts.
Readers will find a narrative rich in action and adventure as Pearce grapples with his ongoing conflict with Captain Ralph Barclay, who is facing a court martial for his controversial actions. The tension escalates as Admiral Lord Hood and Admiral Hotham disagree on how to handle Barclay’s situation, while Pearce’s quest for retribution unfolds amidst the chaos of war. The novel explores themes of loyalty and strategy in a military setting, where the stakes are high and the consequences of decisions can be fatal.
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John Pearce has overcome numerous adversaries, which have secured him a position of command on board HMS Faron. Having successfully overcome the French at the Siege of Toulon, Pearce and his comrades, the Pelicans, now face the on-going, bloody battle to defend the port.
Meanwhile, Lieutenant Pearce’s continuing conflict with Captain Ralph Barclay, the man responsible for press-ganging Pearce and his companions into the Navy, intensifies as Barclay faces a court martial for his actions. But with Barclay,s superiors, Admiral Lord Hood and Admiral Hotham, in dispute over how to deal with Barclay’s misgivings and with his wife, Emily, struggling to cope with his barbarous nature, Barclay’s future looks uncertain. Pearce’s hope for retribution may occur sooner than he anticipated, but would it be to his advantage? As Pearce confronts assaults from both the French and his superiors, it becomes clear that Pearce and his comrades are part of a large and potentially fatal plan, where war becomes a calculated game to be won.
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