
Lieutenant Fury
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Narrated by:
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Terry Wale
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By:
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G. S. Beard
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1793. HMS Amazon is returning from an arduous duty in the Indian Ocean when she encounters a French frigate in the Atlantic.
When Amazon left England nearly two years before the countries were not at war but any hopes that the peace still holds are shattered as the Frenchman 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 there Fury has his promotion confirmed by Vice Admiral Lord Hood, commander of the Mediterranean Fleet. But with promotion comes a transfer away from his home on the Amazon and a new challenge. He will be the fifth lieutenant on the 74-gun-man of war Fortitude. Tedious blockading duty on the French Fleet in Toulon seems to be in prospect but then in a remarkable development Toulon and the enemy fleet are surrendered to Hood by French Monarchists. A series of unexpected events sees Fury temporarily transferred away from Fortitude, first to a brig, his first independent command, then to a gun ship and finally to defend 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.
©2007 G. S. Beard (P)2010 Random House AudiobooksA darn good read
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Lt Fury
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good series, Shame more weren't written
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A great read
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Is there anything you would change about this book?
The NarratorWhat other book might you compare Lieutenant Fury to, and why?
Anything by Alexander Kent or Dudley PopeHow 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 futureDo you think Lieutenant Fury needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?
Certainly, but not with Terry Wale narratingAny 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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Thumbs down for narration
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It’s okay but….
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