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As 1792 began, England was striving to stay out of the politics of Europe, but the French Revolution drew her in. The declaration of war launches Midshipman Neville Burton’s call to service and subsequent trip to sea aboard the British frigate HMS Castor.He quickly learns to appreciate the awesome power and vagaries of the sea...and the British Royal Navy in the Age of Sail. While storms, battles, convoys and even drudgery are the rungs on his steep ladder to gaining his sea-legs, his character is being forged by the pounding of waves, booming of cannons, and the danger of international intrigue. The man who emerges from this tale displays the makings of the legend he is to become. This first coming-of-age episode of the “Neville Burton ‘Worlds Apart’ Series” chronicles his advance from a thirteen-year-old, unlearned seaman towards the coveted rank of lieutenant. The capture of HMS Castor by the French ironically sets him on a path to greater glory. His following heroic exploits in the capture of enemy ships should raise his hopes for promotion, but his acquaintance with spies makes survival and eventual success less certain. Even his family friend and mentor may not be who he appe

Author

Carrack, Georges

Published

2014

Language

EN