Beneath the Aurora
Beneath the Aurora by Richard Woodman, published by Little, Brown Book Group Limited in 1996, is a historical fiction novel that spans 312 pages. Set in the year 1813, the story follows Captain Nathaniel Drinkwater as he takes over the Royal Navy’s Secret Department during a tumultuous period marked by the decline of Napoleon’s Grand Army in Germany. The narrative unfolds against a backdrop of intrigue and danger, leading Drinkwater into a perilous mission through the fjords of Norway.
Readers will find a richly woven tale that intertwines the fates of various characters, including one of Napoleon’s charismatic marshals, American privateers, and the Danish navy. The plot delves into themes of conflict and survival during the Napoleonic Wars, presenting a vivid portrayal of the era’s complexities. This first edition offers an engaging exploration of sea stories and historical events, making it a notable addition to the genre.
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The year 1813. As the Grand Army of Napoleon faces defeat on the battlefields of Germany, Captain Nathaniel Drinkwater succeeds Lord Dungarth as head of the Royal Navy’s Secret Department. Before long he is caught up in a vast intrigue which leads him into the most desperate mission of his career among the forbidding fjords of Norway. In a compelling narrative the author links the fate of one of Napoleon’s most charismatic mashals with American privateers, escaped prisoners, the Danish navy and a violent confrontation set beneath the aurora.
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