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Lieutenant Fury

a brilliantly engaging and rip-roaring naval adventure set during the French Revolutionary Wars that will keep you hooked!

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If you like Hornblower and Sharpe, you will love this all-action nautical page-turner from much loved author G.S.Beard. You'll feel as if you are in the midst of the action!

'If you like sea stories, you will enjoy this, and even if you think you don't but enjoy things like Sharpe, it might just convert you' - HISTORICAL NOVELS REVIEW

'Kept me spellbound' -- ***** Reader review
'A fun, fast read' -- ***** Reader review
'Excellent story and very exciting' -- ***** Reader review
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1793: the French Revolutionary Wars continue...

When HMS Amazon is returning from an arduous duty in the Indian Ocean, she encounters a French frigate in the Atlantic which unexpectedly opens fire - a bloody sea battle ensues resulting in both triumph and personal tragedy for Acting Lieutenant John Fury.

A battered Amazon puts into Gibraltar for repairs and newly promoted Fury finds he is to be transferred away from his home on the Amazon and set a new challenge: he will be the fifth lieutenant on the 74-gun-man of war Fortitude.

The action never stops in Toulon, where Fury is posted and he eventually finds himself defending a prominent fort ashore as the Republican armies, inspired by a young artillery officer by the name of Napoleon Bonaparte, establish a brutal siege of the port. It is soon clear that Britain and her allies are going to be hard pressed to hold onto their prize.

But Fury has more to lose than most - in the maelstrom of the siege he has met and fallen in love with a pretty French girl, Sophie Gourrier.

Somehow, as the defence crumbles, he must rescue his men and Sophie from the doomed city.

John Fury's adventures started in Mr Midshipman Fury - have you read it?

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Critic reviews

Here is a rollicking adventure, real Boy's Own stuff, which is romantic (without the romance) and reassuring (England really did rule the waves), which will stir into life the most sluggish blood of the even the most pacific of readers. Much of Mr Midshipman Fury details life on board a cramped naval vessel in time of war but action is always well to the fore. Among the most engrossing scenes is the forcefull described battle. Particularly poignant when Fury's fellow midshipman - some no older than 13 - are brutally and bloodily cut down. Towering above all the action is Fury himself, a teenager with the skill and cunning of a superhero...Fury promises to go far (Peter Burton)
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This writer was new to me, but I found this book to be excellent well written and read it is full of action every bit as good as Kent Pope or Forester cant wait for next book

A darn good read

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Good series. It is a shame more weren't written. it was just getting interesting... very Hornblower esk.

good series, Shame more weren't written

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Good story but a little predictable. Ending a little disappointing but leaves an opportunity for another book in the series

Lt Fury

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I’m a 79 year old lady that greatly enjoys books on historic naval stories Furies adventures are at the top of my preferences of choice readings I hopefully look forward to more stories of his naval career

A great read

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Is there anything you would change about this book?

The Narrator

What other book might you compare Lieutenant Fury to, and why?

Anything by Alexander Kent or Dudley Pope

How did the narrator detract from the book?

Terry Wale's dated staccato narration in the style of Noel Coward was difficult initially, then became annoying, it really spoilt an excellent tale and I have made a note of his name and will not be buying books with his narration in future

Do you think Lieutenant Fury needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

Certainly, but not with Terry Wale narrating

Any additional comments?

A good story Mr Beard, just be careful of some of the technical details ( Its the Union Flag, not the Union Jack, the Jack is what the flag is flown on ) but a good effort ...keep up the good work !

A good yarn, spoilt by poor narration

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