Until the Sea Shall Give Up Her Dead, S. Thomas Russell
Until the Sea Shall Give Up Her Dead, S. Thomas Russell
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Until the Sea Shall Give Up Her Dead

Author: S. Thomas Russell

Narrator: Daniel Philpott

Unabridged: 13 hr 30 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 10/16/2014


Synopsis

Charles Hayden returns in the thrilling new naval adventure from bestselling author S. Thomas Russell, today's "Patrick O'Brian for a new generation" (Kirkus Reviews). Master and Commander Charles Hayden has received fresh orders that take him and the HMS Themis to the Caribbean, with instructions to meddle with French shipping to the colonies. While en route, they rescue two Spanish castaways who beg for help fleeing from a vengeful family situation-Hayden agrees to do what he can, though it's soon clear his two new guests aren't exactly what they seem. Arriving in the lawless Caribbean seas, Hayden and Themis find themselves torn between the forces of reckless English captains, conflicts between royalist and revolutionary Frenchmen, and Spanish ships that are enemies to both England and France. And when someone very dear to him is kidnapped, Hayden may sacrifice everything in a reckless pursuit to save her ...

Reviews

very disappointing. I only read 70 percent before finally giving up. the 70 percent was only due to the fact I enjoyed the first 3 so much. this book contains the most awkward and forced love story I have read. For a series that has focused on action on the high seas, this story line was out of char......more

Goodreads review by Julia

I picked this up at the library without knowing it was part of a series. It worked fairly well as a stand-alone, although there were references to things and people that were probably in the other books. The main character is a captain in the British navy in the late eighteenth century. Britain is at......more

Goodreads review by J Mark

A very excellent book. Very gripping. Full of action, suspense, naval warfare and a thread of romance through the whole story.......more

Goodreads review by Ronald

An exciting tale of English and French ships and seamen in the age of sail. The sea erupts with the sound of cannons and clash of swords as two nations fight for control of the Caribbean. The book is full of very exciting depictions of sailing and fighting on the high seas. The love interest comes a......more