Ramage's Diamond: 15 - Softcover

Pope, Dudley

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Softcover

ISBN 10: 0755113462 ISBN 13: 9780755113460

Publisher: House of Stratus, 2000

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Newly promoted to be the youngest Captain in the Royal Navy, in 1804 Ramage is despatched to blockade the French in Martinique. The passage proves difficult; a slovenly crew under the command of a now incompetent drunk having to be overcome so as to realise the objective. Diamond Rock is fortified and a French convoy has to be dealt with as this gripping adventure proceeds, emulating the real life exploits of Commodore Samuel Hood RN.

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"All the verve and expertise of Forester." --"The Observer"

"All the verve and expertise of Forester." --The Observer

"The first and still favourite rival to Hornblower." --Daily Mirror

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Lord Ramage, the navy's youngest and most junior captain, is ordered to set sail for Diamond Rock, off the West Indian island of Martinique. It is a routine mission – to blockade the French in Fort Royal – but the Juno, his new command, is not a routine naval vessel. With a crew grown slack and mutinous under its alcoholic ex-captain, the Juno is in no state to take on the pride of the French fleet.. Surprised by a sudden and daring attack by ruthless French privateers in West Indian waters, the new captain and his untried crew are stretched to within an inch of their lives..

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