Here we meet again Horatio Hornblower by the new author, John Mahon, in a new adventure approved by the sons of CSForester. The stirring action begins where the unfinished last Hornblower adventure (Hornblower During the Crisis) written by C.S.Forester ends. Hornblower travels as a spy disguised as a servant through Spain attempting to carry out the orders of the First Lord of the Admiralty. After a short spell in Portugal where newly invented spinnaker sails are fitted to his ship, he's o...

Thad Branson is just a retired military man who spends his days as a simple P.I. It was summertime, and the job prospects were slim. While lost in this depressing thought, in walks Kat, Her request? A bra, but not just any bra, the kind "with the centers cut out so the nipples show." Of course, what self-respecting P.I. would turn down a request such as that? Not Thad! From this shocking, yet seemingly harmless beginning unravels a harrowing adventure full of nudity, alcohol, narrow escape...

While over the past four hundred years numerous opinions have been voiced as to Shakespeare's identity, these eleven essays widen the scope of the investigation by regarding Shakespeare, his world, and his works in their interaction with one another. Instead of restricting the search for bits and pieces of evidence from his works that seem to match what he may have experienced, these essays focus on the contemporary milieu—political developments, social and theater history, and cultural an...

John Mahon has been writing for over 75 years, as a newspaper man, journalist, author, He has a personal philosophy which might not be yours, but many of his stories have human interest and contain insights into common human experiences. He does not often write comedy even though many of his experiences are fun. He talks extensively about his Navy career, offers insight into investing, and describes Kansas with a warm heart. As he says, “I never had much trouble getting published, since I ...

Matt Masters was on a mission. He was the son of a wealthy CEO, and although both father and son were about to collect millions from the sale of company shares, Matt still had a debt to collect.It wasn't money Matt wanted, but revenge. His wife and child had been killed in an automobile crash in which his father was the driver and Matt was convinced his father had been drunk, and therefor needed to pay for this crime.In carrying out his best laid plan, Matt traveled to Guay...

Introducing the gallant hero of "Beat to Quarters," Captain Hornblower, in the first of a series of grand adventures. For his first command after escaping from France, Hornblower is given charge of the royal yacht - and he soon requires all his skill and instinct to prevent disaster!

Set against the vibrant backdrop of the South Seas, "Brown on Resolution" weaves a rich narrative that explores themes of adventure, identity, and imperialism through the eyes of its complex characters. Troughton Smith employs a lyrical prose style that captures the lush landscapes and the profound internal conflicts experienced by those caught between cultures. The novel is steeped in the literary tradition of colonial literature while offering a critical examination of the interactions a...

In 1941, the Bismarck wasthe fastest battleship afloat of Hitler's navy. Its mission: to cut the lifeline of British shipping and win the war with one mighty blow. The Royal Navy were desperate to bring the giant Bismarck down. C. S. Forester tells this story with excitement and suspense.

Admiral Horatio Hornblower has given Commander William Brewer captaincy of the captured pirate sloop El Dorado. Now under sail as the HMS Revenge, its new name suits Brewer's frame of mind perfectly. He lost many of his best men in the engagement that seized the ship, and his new orders are to hunt down the pirates who have been ravaging the trade routes of the Caribbean sea.But Brewer will face more than one challenge before he can confront the pirate known as El Diabolito. His bes...

The year is 1780. American privateers who have wreaked havoc among British shipping are now boldly entering British ports. Lord Anthony sets sail with a squadron to deal with the privateers. Gabe has been on the beach for several months, accused of overstepping his authority by an angered admiral who is sent to replace Admiral Buck.Unbeknownst to the British, Spain has entered the war to aid the Americans. Sailing the crippled Trident to the Antigua dockyards, Gabe comes upon a dec...

A stand-alone novel that inspired Bernard Cornwell's Sharpe seriesIt is 1810, and the last French invasion of Portugal has penned Wellington's army behind the river Tagus with their backs to the sea.Separated from his regiment, Rifleman Dodd of the Ninety-Fifth stumbles on a band of undisciplined Portuguese guerrillas. With rough inventiveness he transforms this ramshackle group into an organised fighting force, continually harrying the infuriated enemy as ...

Naval war, Pirates , Hornblower stories, sea storiesAfter gaining valuable experience as an aide to Governor Lord Horatio Hornblower, William Brewer is rewarded with a posting as first lieutenant on the frigate HMS Defiant, bound for American waters. Early in their travels, it seems as though Brewer’s greatest challenge will be evading the wrath of a tyrannical captain who has taken an active dislike to him. But when a hurricane sweeps away the captain, the young lieutenant is forc...