The Captain's Vengeance: An Alan Lewrie Naval Adventure

Captain Alan Lewrie of HMS Proteus has been hunting a hijacked prize ship all around the Caribbean unsuccessfully. He returns to port expecting the same old censorious, useless complaints from his superiors, but instead finds someone a little more nice in charge. This turns out to be a mixed blessing since more spy-work is involved. His missing prize is likely in the hands of pirates working out of New Orleans and Lewrie is sent to that town, already fabled as a den of iniquity, to smoke them out. Will Lewrie, who has been trying to be on best behavior in order to not further antagonize his wife, be able to resist the charms of a ruthless but beautiful young female pirate? Don't bet on it. This 12th book in the series contains even more light-hearted adventure than usual, with its doings of pirates and undercover-missions and treasure. But it's definitely a lot of fun, and we do get to explore a bit of the times and the society of a new area with the irrepressible Lewrie. I continue to enjoy myself immensely with this series and can't wait to read the next book.

Like all of Lambdin's previous stories in this series it is full of acurate historic detail. Superbly interwoven with actual historic characters and events. A realy good read! Lambdin"s Hero Alan Lewrie is an utterly believable character despite His all too Human failings. With a well written supporting cast portrayed against an authentic background that realy makes the story come alive! As an avid reader, amateaur Historian, collector and black powder enthusiast, Who lives in Florida, near the Ocean. Lambdin's books have been one of My favorite reads to date!

If you have not read any of the "Lewrie" stories you are in for a treat. Start with the first one "The Kings Coat" and the then follow this young officer's career. While some of the stories are better than others, as a collection they are superb. The characters are well developed and most of the stories move along nicely. May be addictive. Well researched in Naval history and architecture. Thanks Dewey!

I love the Alan Lewrie series. I would say it has been as much fun and in the same tradition as the Patrick O'Brian's Jack Aubrey books and ALexander Kent's Richard Bilitho. These books are a bit spicier but no less well written.

The series continues with Alan hunting some pirates in New Orleans. It's great stuff if you've been reading the series you wont be disappointed. I even liked it better than the last one. If your new to this series or looking for some tall ship nautical adventure, I recommend starting from the beginning. Other naval recommendations - James L Nelson; Biddlecomb series "By Force of Arms"