The King’s Commission
The King’s Commission by Dewey Lambdin is a reprint edition published by Ballantine on January 31, 1996, featuring 367 pages in English. This novel follows Midshipman Alan Lewrie, who, after successfully passing his examination board for Lieutenancy, is commissioned as the first officer of the brig o’war Shrike. Set against the backdrop of 1782, the story details his adventures as he navigates the complexities of naval duty, romance, and military strategy along the North American coast and in the Caribbean.
Readers will find a narrative rich in action and adventure, as Lewrie engages in efforts to sway Native American tribes to the British side during the American Revolutionary War. The plot includes his interactions with various characters, including a dalliance with an Indian maiden, and culminates in a significant naval battle alongside Captain Horatio Nelson. The book explores themes of duty and personal ambition within the historical context of naval warfare, appealing to fans of historical fiction and action-adventure genres.
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1782 First officer on brig o’war . . .
Fresh from duty on the frigate Desperate in her fight with the French Capricieuse off St. Kitts, Midshipman Alan Lewrie passes his examination board for Lieutenancy and finds himself commissioned first officer of the brig o’war Shrike. There’s time for some dalliance with the fair sex, and then Lieutenant Lewrie must be off to patrol the North American coast and attempt to bring the Muskogees and Seminoles onto the British side against the American rebels (dalliance with an Indian maiden is just part of the mission). Then it’s back to the Caribbean, to sail beside Captain Horatio Nelson in the Battle for Turks Island. . . .
Naval officer and rogue, Alan Lewrie is a man of his times and a hero for all times. His equals are Hornblower, Aubrey, and Maturin–sailors beloved by readers all over the world.
Praise for The Naval Adventures of Alan Lewrie
“Plenty of action . . . Fast-paced, graphically descriptive and well-plotted.”
–The Virginian-Pilot & The Ledger-Star
“Fast-moving. . . A hugely likable hero, a huge cast of sharply drawn supporting characters: there’s nothing missing. Wonderful stuff.”
–Kirkus Reviews
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