HMS Hazard A John Pearce Adventure
HMS Hazard A John Pearce Adventure by David Donachie, published by Globe Pequot Publishing on October 1, 2021, is the sixteenth volume in the John Pearce Adventures series. This edition, written in English and spanning 304 pages, follows John Pearce as he navigates a challenging mission in 1796. Tasked with leading a crew of inexperienced Quota Men and four new midshipmen, Pearce must also contend with the presence of Samuel Oliphant, a companion and spy. Commanding the warship HMS Hazard, Pearce’s primary objective is to warn Admiral Sir John Jervis of an impending threat from a combined French and Spanish fleet.
Readers will find a narrative that intertwines themes of naval warfare and historical fiction, as Pearce grapples with the temptation of capturing a Spanish vessel laden with silver, which could significantly impact the war effort. The story explores the tension between duty and desire, as Pearce must decide whether to pursue this lucrative opportunity or adhere to his orders. With the backdrop of the Mediterranean Fleet and the looming threat of conflict, this installment promises to engage those interested in sea stories and military history.
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The sixteenth volume in the popular John Pearce Adventures set on the high seas
1796: John Pearce is stuck with a difficult mission – a raw crew of Quota Men forced to enlist in the Royal Navy and four brand-new midshipmen as well as Samuel Oliphant, companion cum spy, whom he finds a constant irritant. In his favour he commands the sound and speedy warship HMS Hazard, a pair of competent officers and, of course, his trusty old friends the Pelicans. Their primary mission is to head for the Mediterranean Fleet and warn Admiral Sir John Jervis of impending danger he will face fighting a combined French/Spanish fleet. But there is a serious distraction: the imminent arrival of a Spanish vessel from South America carrying silver, for which the Spaniards are waiting before declaring war. Stop that and they will lack the funds to truly engage as an enemy of Britannia – but it is a distraction from Pearce’s main task and specific orders. Can he resist the lure of such a valuable capture and risk his ship in a dangerous battle to gain it, or will his duty come first?
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