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By the Mast Divided

John Pearce, Book 1

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By the Mast Divided

By: David Donachie
Narrated by: Peter Wickham
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 London: 1793. Young firebrand John Pearce, on the run from the authorities, is illegally press-ganged from the Pelican tavern into brutal life aboard HMS Brilliant, a frigate on her way to war. In the first few days, Pearce discovers the Navy is a world in which he can prosper. And he is not alone; he is drawn to a group of men who eventually form an exclusive gun crew, the Pelicans, with Pearce their elected leader. During an action-packed two weeks, as HMS Brilliant chases a French privateer across the English Channel, these disparate men form friendships that will last a lifetime.©2004 David Donachie (P)2007 Soundings Action & Adventure Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Fiction Sea Adventures War & Military Adventure War
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If your like navy novels from the Naboleon time and if your liked Dudley Pope and Ellis K. Meacham you will like this serie.

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I love these types of adventure stories, the historical navy terminology and loves of the mariners

the wonderful characters brought to life by Peter Dickgam

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a good story. well read. characters well developed. looking forward to the next one. I didn't think it was overly detailed as some commented.

great first book

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A good tale, accurate and interesting sailing. As an avid O’Brien fan I am looking forward to the rest of the series.

Great listen, gripping tale.

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