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King's Shilling

British Military Quartet, Book 2

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King's Shilling

By: Mike Lunnon-Wood
Narrated by: John Telfer
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About this listen

As a powerful insurgent army closes on Liberia's capital, London is forced to act, and HMS Beaufort is dispatched to West Africa to pull British nationals from the teeth of encroaching danger. But when the volatile situation ashore unravels, the frigate's crew must draw deep on reserves of skill, ingenuity and sheer bloody-mindedness to save it. And with time running out, Beaufort's Captain makes the decision to take his ship upriver....

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©2016 Mike Lunnon-Wood (P)2017 Audible, Ltd. Action & Adventure Genre Fiction Military Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Suspense Thriller & Suspense War & Military Fiction Africa Exciting

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An enjoyable easy listen, again a bit boys own and a bit far fetched but that's what action adventure is all about. Another brilliant performance by John Telfer whose characterisations are varied and believable.

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Thoroughly enjoyed this talking book. Couldn't stop once started listening. Highly recommended. Great action and just the right level of gritty realism

Excellent adventure story

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A must read for any ex-ranker, second in the series as good or better than the first. Just down loaded third and forth (final) book in series, can't wait!

Gripping

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Exhausted from the pace of the final chapters! Crash boom bang Lunnon-Wood masterpiece. Great read.

Frantic!

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I'm an ex Matelot 18 years service. the research is amazing. well narrated adding to the suspense a real shame Mike isn't with us he will surely be missed. I've recommended this to all my forced Naval Acquaintances

Anticipation for each chapter had me on tenterhook

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