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Brewer's Luck: Hornblower's Legacy

By: James Keffer
Narrated by: Nigel Peever
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After gaining valuable experience as an aide to Governor Lord Horatio Hornblower, William Brewer is rewarded with a posting as first lieutenant on the frigate HMS Defiant, bound for American waters. Early in their travels, it seems as though Brewer’s greatest challenge will be evading the wrath of a tyrannical captain who has taken an active dislike to him. But when a hurricane sweeps away the captain, the young lieutenant is forced to assume command of the damaged ship, and a crew suffering from low morale.

Brewer reports their condition to Admiral Hornblower, who orders them into the Caribbean to destroy a nest of pirates hidden among the numerous islands. Luring the pirates out of their coastal lairs will be difficult enough; fighting them at sea could bring disaster to the entire operation. For the Defiant to succeed, Brewer must rely on his wits, his training, and his ability to shape a once-ragged crew into a coherent fighting force.

©2015, 2019 James Keffer (P)2019 Penmore Press, LLC Action & Adventure Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Fiction War & Military Pirate

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A great book that is narrated perfectly, the story comes to life with vivid descriptions

Fantastic

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I really enjoyed listening to Nigel Peever. He makes the character and book come to life.

I have not read or listened to a book in this times for a long time and I am glad I did.


This is a adventure of Hornblower in the time , high seas and pirates. We have Boneparte. Loved the charaters and the sound effects made the experience complete. Excellent piece of naval action

Brewer's Luck

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I absolutely LOVED this book!It was full of adventure on the high seas with pirates and British frigates.We meet Boneparte! Nigel Peever brings it all to life.He does every character with vigor!I was sad when it ended,but I see,I have the next book! I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

Brewer's Luck

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A very exciting first book in the Brewer series. Action packed from start to finish this story is enhanced by the very appropriate use of sound effects and Nigel Peevers imitable style of narration makes this a most entertaining listen.
Highly recommended. ******
I was kindly given a copy of this book by the narrator and leave this honest review.

Brilliant!

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A quite bracing naval tale if ever there was one. The plot is fast paced and very engaging. The individual characters are well honed with a few historical figures dotted amongst them. Keffer's writing style is succinct, conveying all the necessary information with an economy of words that, at times, seems breathtaking.

Nigel Peever's narration is truly exceptional here. His characterisation of the stuttering Dr. Spinelli and the young Lt. Phillips being especially noteworthy in my opinion. Add to this the use of sound effects and you can practically smell the pine pitch of the deck and taste the salt in the air.

A maritime marvel

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