Point of Honor
Point of Honor by Robert N. Macomber, published by Pineapple Press Inc in February 2003, is a historical fiction novel that continues the Honor series, focusing on the life and career of Peter Wake in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War era. Set in 1864, the narrative follows Wake as he commands the schooner St. James, navigating a series of challenges that include searching for army deserters, confronting the French Navy, and dealing with the complexities of military incompetence in Florida.
Readers will find a blend of action and adventure as Wake’s journey unfolds amidst the backdrop of war and personal conflict. The story features elements of naval warfare, political intrigue, and romance, particularly as Wake rekindles a relationship with his forbidden sweetheart against the tumultuous setting of Key West. With 336 pages, this edition offers a detailed exploration of Wake’s dedication to honor and duty, making it a significant installment in Macomber’s portrayal of this historical period.
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Robert Macomber’s Honor series of naval fiction follows the life and career of Peter Wake in the U.S. Navy during the tumultuous years from 1863 to 1901. Point of Honor is the second in the series and winner of the John Esten Cook Literary Award for Best Work in Southern Fiction.
The year is 1864. Peter Wake, U.S.N., assisted by his indomitable Irish bosun, Sean Rork, is at the helm of the schooner St. James, a larger ship than his first command in At the Edge of Honor. Wake’s remarkable ability to make things happen continues as he searches for army deserters in the Dry Tortugas, discovers an old nemesis during a standoff with the French Navy on the coast of Mexico, starts a drunken tavern riot in Key West, and confronts incompetent Federal army officers during an invasion of upper Florida.
Along the way, Wake’s personal life takes a new tack when he risks reputation for love by returning to the arms of his forbidden sweetheart, the daughter of a Confederate zealot. Key West provides a unique setting for them to prove that their love is strong enough to overcome the insanity of the war. And through it all, even when surrounded by the swirling confusion of danger and political intrigue, Peter Wake maintains his dedication to balance on the point of honor.
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