A Divided Command A John Pearce Adventure
A Divided Command A John Pearce Adventure by David Donachie is the tenth volume in the John Pearce Adventures series, published by Globe Pequot Publishing on March 1, 2023. This edition, written in English and spanning 318 pages, immerses readers in the tumultuous waters of the Mediterranean in 1794, where John Pearce and his crew, the Pelicans, navigate both personal and political challenges. After leaving his lover, Emily, in Leghorn, Pearce finds himself embroiled in a dangerous plot that threatens those he cares about.
In this installment, readers will follow Pearce as he confronts a formidable Barbary corsairs force while trying to protect Emily, who is aboard the merchant ship Sandown Castle. The narrative explores themes of loyalty and survival against overwhelming odds, as Pearce must not only battle external threats but also contend with the complications of his relationship with Emily and the looming presence of her husband, Ralph Barclay. This historical fiction piece delves into the intricacies of war and military life at sea, offering a vivid portrayal of the era’s challenges.
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The tenth volume in the popular John Pearce Adventures set on the high seas
1794: The Mediterranean is proving to be dangerous waters for John Pearce and his Pelicans. Having left his lover, Emily, the wife of his mortal enemy Ralph Barclay, in the Tuscan port of Leghorn, Pearce is detained in Naples. When he unknowingly delivers a letter promoting the shady and incompetent Admiral Hotham, Pearce finds himself entangled in a political plot that soon puts those closest to him at peril.
When reunited with Emily, John Pearce faces a losing battle to maintain her reputation. Emily sees no future for herself with Pearce and leaves while he is conveying private letters for Horatio Nelson to the British ambassador, Sir William Hamilton. Learning of her departure, Pearce sets off in pursuit. At the same time, he takes on a superior Barbary corsairs force that has targeted the merchant ship on which Emily is traveling, the Sandown Castle.
Outgunned by a barbaric opponent, John Pearce’s chances of survival—and those of Emily and Pearce’s crew—are dubious. And even if they can win this fierce battle, another threat looms on the horizon, as Pearce is not the only one chasing Emily. Ralph Barclay has learned of his wife’s desertion and is on his way to recapture her.
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