The Sea Dogs
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| Rating | : | 4.48 (894 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1628575891 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 390 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-05-15 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
A really good period adventure Serious collector It's been a long time since I read a really good period adventure and "The Sea Dogs" by Ken Barnes fits the bill perfectly. The meticulous attention to historical 17th century detail, the fast-moving plot plus a whole gallery of colorful characters makes this a great reading experience. The clever ending suggests a possible sequel. I would like to read more of Mr Barnes's work.
Swordplay, romance, intrigue, betrayal, and sea battles abound in the sprawling saga The Sea Dogs, the first novel by Ken Barnes. The fortunes of Denbow and Carteret are affected by the beautiful but mysterious Helen Fitzwilliam, wife of a wealthy ship owner, while Flood becomes emotionally involved with Bess Dawlish, a feisty woman with a colourful past who lost her family and business in the Great Fire of 1666 and the Black Plague that followed. In 1671, after twelve years of service, Lieutenant Martin Denbow decides to resign from the King's Navy. About the Author Author of three nonfiction books, Ken Barnes is an internationally successful record producer and a scriptwriter for radio and TV. All experience the pleasures and the horrors of the period, as the action moves from London to the pirate-infested waters of the Caribbean ruled over by notorious buccaneer Henry Morgan, and on to an uncharted island in the South Pacific. Merchant adventurers and shipping companies seeking to expand international trade, find themselves constantly threatened by piracy on the high seas. Publisher's website: sbprabooks/KenBarnes. Leaving service on the same day are fellow officer Rodney Carteret and chief gunner Hu