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A Sailor of Austria by John Biggins 2

New Bolitho Novel by Alexander Kent 2 Band of Brothers: A Midshipman Bolitho Novel

Sand of the Arena by James Duffy 3

New Nicholas Everard WWII Saga by Alexander Fullerton 3 A Share of Honour, Book 4

What Lies Buried by Dewey Lambdin 5

Kydd Sea Adventures by Julian Stockwin 5 Quarterdeck, Book 5 Mutiny, Book 4

The Ice Bowl by Ed Gruver 18

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The Trafalgar Companion by Mark Adkin 4

Tenacious (special autographed import) by Julian Stockwin 5

Medieval West Country Mysteries by Michael Jecks 11

New Bargain Books

The Mammoth Book of Eyewitness Naval Battles by Richard Russell Lawrence, ed. 9

The Billy Ruffi an: The Bellerophon and the Downfall of Napoleon by David Cordingly 9

The Sea Warriors by Richard Woodman 9

Recently Published Books

All the Drowning Seas by Alexander Fullerton 3

For Valour by Douglas Reeman 4

73 North by Dudley Pope 8

The Life and Times of Horatio Hornblower by C.N. Parkinson 10

Halfhyde on Zanatu by Philip McCutchan 13

Backlist and Series Favorites

Modern Naval Fiction Library by Douglas Reeman 4

The Richard Bolitho Novels by Alexander Kent 6

The Royal Marines Saga by Douglas Reeman 7

The Lord Ramage Novels by Dudley Pope 8

Sea Offi cer William Bentley Novels by Jan Needle 10

The Richard Delancey Novels by C. Northcote Parkinson 10

The Halfhyde Adventures by Philip McCutchan 13

The Alan Lewrie Naval Adventures by Dewey Lambdin 14

Alexander Sheridan Adventures by V. A. Stuart 15

The Only Life That Mattered by James L. Nelson 15

The Phillip Hazard Novels by V. A. Stuart 15

The Nelson & Emma Trilogy by David Donachie 17

John Paul Jones Novels by Nicholas Nicastro 17

Military Fiction Classics featuring R. F. Delderfi eld 17

Classics of Nautical Fiction by Marryat, Sabatini & more 17

The Privateersman Mysteries by David Donachie 17

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NEW! Just Published

Band of Brothers:A Midshipman Bolitho Novel

by Alexander Kent

“Full of rousing sea action.”—Kirkus Reviews

Alexander Kent, the master of gripping Age of Sail warfare, returns to Bolitho’s early days as a midship-man in this brand new Richard Bolitho Novel.

Bolitho stands on the brink of manhood and must pass his examination before the Navy Board to begin his true career as a King’s Offi cer. Soon, he and his friend Martyn Dancer set sail to deliver the new schooner Hotspur to the Channel Islands. Bolitho fi nds himself forced to confront an abusive lieutenant and test his mettle against vicious smugglers. And then he is sent on a perilous mission to cut out the smugglers’ brig. Will he face up to the challenge of leadership and earn the right to join the courageous few who stand together as a band of brothers?

Once again Kent has penned a stirring story of integrity and bravery under fi re. Here, too, Bolitho’s friend, Martyn Dancer, returns for one last adventure and the fi nal chapter of their friendship.

Glossary, sample chapter, ship diagrams.Hardcover ISBN 1-59013-106-1 • 144 pages • $19.95

Naval Adventure with a Wry Sense of Irony

A Sailor of AustriaIn which, without really intending to, Otto Prohaska becomes Offi cial War Hero No. 27 of the Habsburg Empire

by John Biggins

“Stark realism and fi nely crafted humor…use of narration, his thorough knowledge, and good technical details make this novel compelling reading.”

—Library Journal

Lovers of great military history rejoice! The beloved Prohaska books are back.

This ironic, hilarious, and poignant story, the fi rst in a four-book series, will delight and entertain—and leave you wanting more. Otto Prohaska is a submarine captain serving the almost-landlocked Austro-Hungarian Empire. He faces a host of unlikely circumstances, from petrol poisoning to exploding lavatories to trigger-happy Turks. All signs point to the total collapse of the bloated empire he serves, but Otto refuses to abandon the Habsburgs in their hour of need.

Trade Paperback ISBN 1-59013-107-X • 376 pages • $16.95

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Sand of the ArenaA Gladiators of the Empire Novel

by James Duffy

“Duffy recreates in gory detail the world of Roman gladiators, complete with larger-than-life characters and plenty of fast-paced, sanguinary action. . . [an] entertaining read.”

—Publishers Weekly

In 63 AD the long arm of the Roman Empire stretches across the European continent and the gladiatorial games are awash in blood and glory. For Quintus Honorius Romanus, son of one of the richest men in Rome, everything is as it should be—as long as he can sneak off to the arena for a little entertainment. Things go drastically wrong, however, when Quintus loses his family, his social standing, and his name to an impos-ter. Faced with a life of

menial slavery, Quintus joins a gladiatorial school instead and begins a game of high stakes, as he vows to bring down the usurper who stole his life. But fi rst he must survive his train-ing. Together with the deadly African hunter Lindani and the lethal gladiatrix Amazonia, Quintus learns the hard way what it means to live—and die—in the arena. For the Gladiators of the Empire, the goal is simply to survive!

Hardcover ISBN 1-59013-111-8 • 416 pages • $23.95

“Duffy combines a sure sense of charac-ter and narrative with an extraordinary knowledge of the world of the Roman arena. It’s an exciting, thrilling novel. —John Maddox Roberts,

author of the SPQR series

The Nicholas Everard World War II Sagaby Alexander FullertonAll are Trade Paperbacks

NEW TITLE! A Share of Honour, no. 4“The research is impeccable and the scent of battle

quite overwhelming.” —Sunday Times

In the central Mediterranean, Malta-based British subs are hitting Axis supplies hard. Sub-lieutenant Paul Everard in the submarine Ultra is con-cerned not only about the inevitable battles to come, but also about his father, Nicholas Everard, captain of a cruiser in the Pacifi c where the Japanese naval superiority is all too evident. WWII naval action at its fi nest from a master of the genre, the Nicholas Everard Saga is thrilling fare for WWII fi ction—and nonfi ction—readers. ISBN 1-59013-095-2 • 288 pages • $14.95

1 Storm Force to NarvikNick Everard, in a crippled destroyer, joins forces with his son and the Allied fl otilla that he is part of, as all converge off of Norway in a deadly arctic battle. ISBN 1-59013-092-8 • 256 pages • $13.95

2 Last Lift from CreteEverard fi nds himself at the mercy of the

German bombers. Carnarvon sinks with his son on board. Back in Alexandria, Nick must lift an Australian medical unit out from under German noses. ISBN 1-59013-067-7 • 272 pages • $13.95

3 All the Drowning Seas1942: The Japanese sweep across the Pacifi c, a handful of Allied ships prepare to defend Java; Nicholas Everard, commander of the cruiser Defi ant, seems doomed. His escape routes are blocked. Can he avoid being trapped? ISBN 1-59013-068-5 • 320 pages • $14.95

The Nicholas Everard WWI Adventures!also by Alexander Fullerton

1 The Blooding of the Guns1916: Meet Nick Everard, a naval offi cer facing his fi rst battle at sea—and a pivotal battle at that—the Battle of Jutland.Trade Paperback 224 pages • $13.00

2 Sixty Minutes for St George1918–1919: Everard, only 22, is second-in-commandon a destroyer patrolling the English Channel.

Young but sure, he earns his own command.Trade Paperback 308 pages • $13.00

3 Patrol to the Golden HornYoung Nick Everard joins a submarine crew in search of German destroyers. Action on—and under—the seas!Trade Paperback 224 pages • $12.00

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Sea Warriors: The Royal Navy in the Age of Sail

Richard Woodman narrates this one-hour video journey through

shipboard life in the days of Lord Nelson, including tours of historic naval locations, interviews with historians, and exciting shipboard re-enactments.

60 minutes, $24.95

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The ultimate guide to Nelson’s greatest victory . . .

THE TRAFALGAR COMPANION:A Guide to History’s

Most Famous Sea Battle and the Life of Admiral Lord Nelson

by Mark Adkin

448 pages, $75.00 hardcover, 9"x11", with 200 color illustrations and diagrams

Here is the Battle of Trafalgar as you’ve never seen it before! This huge, 9x11 hardcover volume is packed with lavish full-color illustrations and diagrams chronicling the campaign and the battle in unprecedented detail. In stage-by-stage battle diagrams The Trafalgar Companion reveals exactly how the com-bined fl eets of Spain and France squared off against the British

Royal Navy on that fateful day in 1805. Analyze the tactics of ad-mirals, marvel at the brav-ery of the men they led, and

mourn with a nation at the death of the great Horatio Nelson. Brimming with a wealth of background information on con-temporary naval life, seamanship, gunnery, and tactics as well,

this is the must-have, defi nitive book on Trafalgar.

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The Modern Naval Fiction Library— by Douglas ReemanAll are Trade Paperbacks

NEW TITLE!For ValourOdds are long for the British destroyers assigned to escort vital northern convoys through the bitter Arctic Sea in the bloodiest days of WWII. Commander Graham Martineau, still haunted by the loss of his ship and her crew to Nazi destroyers, must take on a new command—the crack Tribal Class destroyer Hakka and her weary crew. The assignment is daunting; the Hakka must face super ior fi repower and a relentless enemy. Can she live up to her reputation for valour?

Reeman brings the story of men at sea alive with historical authen-ticity, action, and emotion. ISBN 1-59013-049-9 • 336 pages • $15.95

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A Prayer for the ShipSmall, quick-moving torpedo boats played a vital role in protecting the Allied convoys in the English Channel and the North Sea during World War II. Clive Royce, an offi cer with three months’ experience, must learn fast to protect the coast from the fl oating fortresses of the Nazi fl eet. His mission: to pump tor-pedoes into every German ship he can fi nd. ISBN 1-59013-097-9 • 256 pages • $15.95

Twelve Seconds to LiveWhen you hear the quiet whirr of an impartial killer—you have twelve seconds to live. Defusing mines requires steady nerves, steady hands—and an intrepid fl irtation with death. The lonely men of the Special Countermeasures of the Royal Navy defend their country the way they know best. An adrenaline rush. ISBN 1-59013-044-8 • 352 pages • $15.95

Battlecruiser It’s 1943. Captain Guy Sherbrooke has just taken comand of Reliant, a legendary battlecruiser with a fatal fl aw: her armor can be pierced by a single German shell. Reeman’s terse, muscular prose propels this novel to its hair-raising climax while capturing the haunting, grim atmosphere of wartime Europe. ISBN 1-59013-043-X • 320 pages • $15.95

The White GunsSpring 1945. The war has ended in Europe, but hate and devastation linger on. Lieutenant Vere Marriott of the Royal Navy, and the men of MGB 801 are moored in Kiel harbour, witness to the disintegra-tion of the mighty German navy. Where once they fought just to stay alive, Marriot and his men must now learn to accept the peace. ISBN 1-59013-083-9 • 368 pages • $15.95

Sea Warriors: The Royal Navy in the Age of Sail

Richard Woodman narrates this one-hour video journey through

shipboard life in the days of Lord Nelson, including tours of historic naval locations, interviews with historians, and exciting shipboard re-enactments.

60 minutes, $24.95

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Kydd Sea Adventuresby Julian Stockwin

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Quarterdeck, no. 5Kydd must pass a tough examination for his lieutenancy, but aboard the 64-gun Tenacious he faces a more daunting chal-lenge—matching up to the high-born offi cers, who have spent a lifetime learn-ing to be gentlemen. When Tenacious

reaches the colonies Kydd is caught up in the intrigue surround-ing the birth of the American Navy. There, in uncharted waters, quick wits and superior seamanship once again make the difference between life and death.Hardcover ISBN 1-59013-115-0 • 320 pages • $24.00

“The vantage point of the common sailor gives the nautical novel a fresh twist.”

—The GuardianKydd, no. 1 Europe is ablaze with war. Citizens are press-ganged into service. Young Thomas Kydd, a wig-maker from Guildford, is pressed aboard the Duke William. Kydd learns the harsh realities of shipboard life fast, becoming a true sailor and defender of Britain. Trade Paperback • 272 pages • $13.00

Artemis, no. 2 Kydd and sea-mate Nicholas Renzi sail to the Far East. Together they face shipwreck, mutiny, and a confron-tation with a mighty French frigate. Then Kydd receives an urgent message that threatens to trap him on shore forever. Trade Paperback • 336 pages • $13.00

Seafl ower, no. 3 1794: Kydd has returned with evidence for the court-martial of the sole surviving offi cer of the Artemis, but soon fi nds himself shipped to the Caribbean instead. There, he and Renzi face the fury of sea and battle one more time! Trade Paperback • 352 pages • $14.00

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Mutiny, no. 4Kydd is caught up in one of history’s most notori-ous naval insurrections: the Nore Mutiny. As a loyal servant of the King, Kydd is expected to turn against his friends—but how can he? Faced with an impossible decision of duty and con-science, he must fi nd a way to save himself and his fellow sailors. Trade Paperback ISBN 1-59013-114-2 • 352 pages • $14.00

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Tenacious, no. 6Kydd is enjoying the recognition and favour of his fellow offi cers when summoned to join Horatio Nelson in a desperate search for Bonaparte’s missing fl eet. Kydd will face his greatest challenge ever; defeat will mean humiliation—or death. Full of seafaring detail and historical fact, it is hard to believe this is fi ction.

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New! Mystery! Suspense! Historical Accuracy!Dewey Lambdin is the acclaimed author of the Alan Lewrie Naval Adventures. Lambdin now turns his pen to the tumul tuous setting of the pre-Revolutionary Carolina coast.

“Full of intrigue and suspense, historical authenticity and genuine good fun.”

—James L. Nelson,author of The Only Life That Mattered

What Lies Buried:A Novel of Old Cape Fear

by Dewey Lambdin

Respected political leader Harry Tresmayne has been found murdered beside a lonely road on Cape Fear. Was he way-laid by a highway robber? Or done-in by members of a rival political faction? Or did his amorous adventures fi nally catch up with him? Harry’s friend, Matthew Livesey, is drawn to investigate the truth, and the more Livesey learns about Harry’s private life, the more reasons for murder he fi nds. Readers of Lambdin’s acclaimed novels of nautical adventure will again fi nd his trademark vivid action, period dialog, strong characters, and historical accuracy.

Hardcover ISBN 1-59013-116-9 • 288 pages • $23.95

“One of the best storytellers under the cope of heaven.” —Sharyn McCrumb,

author of New York Times bestseller St. Dale

In praise of Lambdin’s Alan Lewrie series“Fast moving . . . Wonderful stuff.” —Kirkus Reviews“Stunning naval adventure.” —Bernard Cornwell, author of the Richard Sharpe series


15 Success to the Brave 1802. Britain and France wrangle over the colonial possessions. Bolitho, despatched to the Caribbean, fi nds diplomacy insuffi cient. ISBN 0-935526-71-4 • 288 pages • $13.95

16 Colours Aloft! 1803. Anticipating the French fl eet, Bolitho faces war at close quarters, and revives a vendetta with the French admiral, Jobert. ISBN 0-935526-72-2 • 304 pages • $14.95

17 Honour This Day 1804. England stands alone against France and Spain; Vice-Admiral Bolitho sets sail with a new squadron to raid the Spanish Main. ISBN 0-935526-73-0 • 320 pages • $15.95

“Guarantees interest and suspense that sweeps the reader from one page to the next . . . unparalleled in vividness of descrip-tion.” —Saturday Evening Post

18 The Only Victor 1806. Vice-Admiral Sir Richard Bolitho carries news of Trafalgar to Africa, where he is to aid ground forces to retake Cape Town. ISBN 0-935526-74-9 • 384 pages • $15.95

19 Beyond the Reef 1808. Napoleon holds Portugal and threat-ens Spain. Bolitho goes to the Cape of Good Hope to establish a permanent naval force. ISBN 0-935526-82-X • 352 pages • $14.95

20 The Darkening Sea 1809. After a brief respite from war and politics, Vice-Admiral Sir Richard Bolitho is ordered to the Indian Ocean as a war looms. ISBN 0-935526-83-8 • 352 pages • $15.95

21 For My Country’s Freedom 1811. Admiral Bolitho is summoned to London. The Admiralty must quell unrest in America—or face a new war. ISBN 0-935526-84-6 • 304 pages • $15.95

22 Cross of St George 1813. In the wake of the War of 1812, Admiral Bolitho fi ghts fruitless skirmishes. His nephew Adam rises to grueling challenges. ISBN 0-935526-92-7 • 320 pages • $16.95

23 Sword of Honour 1814. England’s war with Napoleon has nearly ended; Bolitho takes command in Malta. Adam captains a frigate off America. ISBN 0-935526-93-5 • 320 pages • $15.95

24 Second to None 1815. The eve of Waterloo. Adam Bolitho, captain of Unrivalled, stands alone at the dawn of a new era, poised to take up his legacy. ISBN 0-935526-94-3 • 352 pages • $16.95

“Action is frequent and intense, and the color and excitement of 18th-century sea battles are vividly depicted. Best of all, Bolitho will be remembered as a hero who is both human and humane.” —Library Journal

25 Relentless Pursuit 1815. Captain Adam Bolitho is summoned by Admiralty to African waters to aid His Majesty’s campaign against slave-runners. ISBN 1-59013-026-X • 368 pages • $16.95

26 Man of War 1817. Adam Bolitho in Antigua in the aftermath of war, hunts a quarry that fl ies no colors, offers no quarter, and traffi cs in human life. ISBN 1-59013-091-X • 320 pages • $16.95

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Special Our 26-Volume Trade Paperback Set $319.95For the latest Bolitho Novel see Page 2

The Richard Bolitho Novels by Alexander KentTrade Paperbacks

“Kent’s descriptions of ships under sail . . . crackle with realism.” —Library Journal

1 Midshipman Bolitho 1772. Young Bolitho battles pirates off the coast of Africa; at home, he helps clear the Cornwall coast of smugglers.

Preface ISBN 0-935526-41-2 • 240 pages • $13.95

2 Stand Into Danger 1774. Aboard the 28-gun Destiny, Bolitho, now a third lieutenant, deals with piracy, conspiracy, and treason in the Caribbean.

ISBN 0-935526-42-0 • 288 pages • $13.95

3 In Gallant Company 1777. As a junior offi cer, Richard Bolitho is caught up in the turmoil of American Revolution sea battles.

ISBN 0-935526-43-9 • 320 pages • $14.95

4 Sloop of War 1778. Captain Bolitho fi ghts rebels, avoids a treacherous woman, and over-comes the dangerous incompetence of a senior offi cer. ISBN 0-935526-48-X • 352 pages • $14.95

5 To Glory We Steer 1782. Ordered to the Caribbean, Captain Bolitho of the Phalarope, deals with a mutinous crew and fi ghts in the Battle of Saintes.ISBN 0-935526-49-8 • 352 pages • $14.95

6 Command a King’s Ship 1784. Bolitho commands the frigate Undine, and sets sail for India and beyond—the bloody struggle for supremacy continues. ISBN 0-935526-50-1 • 352 pages • $14.95

7 Passage to Mutiny 1789. Bolitho, protecting English shipping lanes, faces pirates, savage islanders, and mutiny. ISBN 0-935526-58-7 • 352 pages • $15.95

8 With All Despatch 1792. Bolitho’s mis-sion: fi ght treacherous smugglers plying their trade between England and France. ISBN 0-935526-61-7 • 320 pages • $14.95

9 Form Line of Battle! 1793. England is again at war. For Richard Bolitho, it’s a fresh command and the chance for action after months of inactivity. ISBN 0-935526-59-5 • 352 pages • $14.95

10 Enemy in Sight! 1793. Hyperion’s untrained crew sets sail for blockade duty off France; Bolitho’s superior jeopardizes the operation of an entire fl eet. 0-935526-60-9 • 368 pages • $14.95

11 The Flag Captain 1797. France continues a bitter struggle for supremacy on land and sea; the Great Mutiny cripples the Royal Navy at home. ISBN 0-935526-66-8 • 384 pages • $15.95

12 Signal – Close Action! 1798. Commodore Bolitho makes the fateful decision to place his squadron between the Nile and Napoleon’s naval forces. ISBN 0-935526-67-6 • 368 pages • $15.95

13 The Inshore Squadron 1800. The scene of battle shifts to the Baltic where Britain’s long-standing ally, Denmark, now poses a threat. ISBN 0-935526-68-4 • 288 pages • $13.95

14 A Tradition of Victory 1801. Bolitho must attack. Britain must show her strength and determination—dramatically weakening the French cause. ISBN 0-935526-70-6 • 304 pages • $14.95


The Royal Marines Saga—Complete!by Douglas Reemana.k.a. Alexander Kent

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—The Times of LondonReeman presents a vivid saga span-ning a century and a half in the life of a family of Royal Marines.

1 Badge of Glory 1850. Captain Philip Blackwood of the Royal Marines and his ship, HMS Audacious are sent to Africa to eliminate slavery, then on to the Crimean War. ISBN 1-59013-013-8 • 384 pages • $16.95

2 The First to Land 1900. Captain David Blackwood is ordered to Hong

Kong where he and his cousin, Ralf, are soon embroiled in the Boxer Rebellion. ISBN 1-59013-014-6 • 304 pages • $15.95

3 The Horizon 1914. Jonathan Blackwood fi ghts fi rst from the sea, in the battles of the Dardanelles and Gallipoli, then on the horrifi c Western Front. ISBN 1-59013-027-8 • 368 pages • $15.95

“Masterly storytelling of battles and war.” —Sunday Times of London

4 Dust on the Sea 1942. Already bloodied in the disastrous retreat from Burma, Captain Mike Blackwood goes to Alexandria poised for the invasion of Sicily. ISBN 1-59013-028-6 • 384 pages • $15.95

5 Knife Edge 1970. Lieutenant Colonel Mike Blackwood’s son Ross is featured. From vicious guerrilla warfare in Malaysia, through the moral and political minefi elds of Northern Ireland, to the unpredictable South Atlantic, Ross is true to the tradition of the Royal Marines. ISBN 1-59013-099-5 • 304 pages • $15.95

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“The military-series genre hasn’t a fi ner craftsman than McCutchan.” —Publishers Weekly Sent to West Africa to spy on the Russian presence there, Halfhyde soon runs into his former jailer, Admiral Prince Gorsinski, the Czar’s cousin. Aided only by an eager midshipman and a company of Russian mutineers, Halfhyde must face the dangers of fl ogging, malaria, and the smothering embrace of a former lover to foil Gorsinski and seize the day for Britain.

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Geoffrey Huband’s Bolitho CollectionFine Art Prints Make Great Gifts!English artist Geoffrey Huband paints the cover illustrations for Alexander Kent’s Bolitho series. Now he has launched “The Bolitho Collection”— Each print is issued in a limited edition of 300 signed & numbered fi ne art prints, brilliantly reproduced on heavy archival paper, unframed. Image Size: 20" x 14 1⁄4" • Trim Size: 23" x 19"

NEW! Form Line of Battle His Britannic Majesty’s 74-Gun Hyperion Engages French Men of War, 1793

NEW! Avenger (Midshipman Bolitho) His Britannic Majesty’s Cutter Avenger About to Cross the Bow of an Anchoring 74 in Carrick Roads Off Falmouth, 1773

To Glory We Steer His Majesty's Frigate Phalarope Trades Broadsides with the American Privateer Andiron, 1782

Sloop of War His Britannic Majesty's Sloop-of-War Sparrow Rakes an American Privateer, Spring 1778

Passage to Mutiny His Britannic Majesty’s Frigate Tempest at Anchor in the Great South Sea, 1789

With All Despatch His Britannic Majesty’s Cutters Telemachus and Wakeful Engage the French Corvette La Foi, Spring 1792

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Form Line of Battle

His Britannic Majesty’s 74-Gun Hyperion Engages French Men of War, 1793

Avenger

His Britannic Majesty's Cutter Avenger About to Cross the Bow of an Anchoring 74in Carrick Roads Off Falmouth, 1773


The Lord Ramage Novelsby Dudley PopeTrade Paperbacks:

1 Ramage After his senior offi -cers are killed in battle the young lieutenant assumes command and his captain’s original orders to rescue a party of stranded Italian aristocrats from Napoleon’s fast-advancing army.ISBN 0-935526-76-5 • 320 pages $14.95

2 Ramage & the Drumbeat Ramage is ordered to proceed to Gibraltar, to support Nelson in a battle with the Spanish off Cape St. Vincent. ISBN 0-935526-77-3 • 288 pages • $14.95

“The fi rst and still favourite rival to Hornblower.” —Daily Mirror3 Ramage & the Freebooters Ramage must deliver three sealed despatches to admirals off Brest, Cadiz, and in the Caribbean, or become a scapegoat. ISBN 0-935526-78-1 • 384 pages • $15.95

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6 Ramage & the Guillotine Napoleon’s seemingly invinci-ble army is massed. Ramage’s brilliantly daring plan, plumbs secrets of French High Command. ISBN 0-935526-81-1 • 320 pages • $14.95

7 Ramage’s Diamond Ramage is despatched with a near-muti-nous crew, and realizes that his vessel may not be up to confronting the French. ISBN 0-935526-89-7 • 336 pages • $15.95

8 Ramage’s Mutiny To rescue HMS Jocasta from the strong-hold of Santa Cruz, Ramage will stop at nothing, even inciting “mutiny” on his ship. ISBN 0-935526-90-0 • 288 pages • $14.95

9 Ramage & the Rebels Ramage stumbles across a British ship, all aboard murdered. Thirsty for vengeance, he ferrets out the brigand’s name. ISBN 0-935526-91-9 • 320 pages • $15.95

10 The Ramage Touch Far from aid, Ramage encounters a daunting French fl eet; he must thwart them with only a frigate and a pair of bomb ketches. ISBN 1-59013-007-3 • 272 pages • $15.95

11 Ramage’s Signal Ramage and his men are isolated and out-numbered, taking on Napoleon’s fl eet in French-dominated waters of the Mediterranean. ISBN 1-59013-008-1 • 288 pages • $15.95

12 Ramage & the Renegades Secret orders send Ramage to battle blood-thirsty pirates, freeing captive merchant ships and a beautiful passenger. ISBN 1-59013-009-X • 320 pages • $15.95

13 Ramage’s Devil Ramage’s honeymoon is interrupted, he and Sarah elude Napoleon’s secret police, but their host is captured and imprisoned. ISBN 1-59013-010-3 • 320 pages • $15.95

14 Ramage’s Trial Ramage returns from Devil’s Island to dark tidings: Sarah is missing. A bizarre sequence of events leads Ramage to a full court martial. ISBN 1-59013-011-1 • 320 pages • $15.95

“Eminently Readable . . . highly recommended for holi-day reading.” —Evening Standard 15 Ramage’s Challenge Ramage leads Calypso into enemy waters and ventures deep inland to locate hostages held by Bonaparte and bring them to safety! ISBN 1-59013-012-X • 352 pages • $15.95

16 Ramage at Trafalgar Ramage joins Nelson’s blockade of the combined French and Spanish fl eet—and joins in the legendary battle. ISBN 1-59013-022-7 • 256 pages • $14.95

17 Ramage & the Saracens Sent to Sicily to track down and destroy Barbary Coast pirates, Ramage rescues hundreds of Italian prisoners in the process! 1-59013-023-5 • 304 pages • $15.95

18 Ramage & the Dido Ramage commands a 74-gun ship of the line with Calypso’s crew. He must use Dido’s weapons to their fullest—or die trying! ISBN 1-59013-024-3 • 272 pages • $15.95

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Harry Flashman—the wildly funny adventurer, cad, and scoundrel—lies, steals, and duels his way from England to the Far East, America, and many other ports of call. These eleven books are George MacDonald Fraser’s imaginative “edit” of Harry Paget Flashman’s outrageous memoirs. Historically accurate, yet wildly fanciful, the series is an educational romp through the annals of history. Some thirty years after Flashman fi rst appeared, he is as entertaining as ever.

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Alan Lewrie Naval Adventuresby Dewey Lambdin

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2 The French Admiral 1781. Midshipman Alan Lewrie chafes against Navy life, but to his amazement he fi nds himself winning respect aboard HMS Desperate. When Desperate is called upon to fi ght against the American rebels and their French allies, Lewrie and his sailors join the loyalists on land and learn the brutal truth of civil war. Trade Paperback ISBN 1-59013-021-9 • 448 pages • $17.95

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The Only Life That MatteredThe Short and Merry Lives of Anne Bonny, Mary Read, and Calico Jack Rackam

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