A Battle Won

by S. Thomas Russell

Overview

"[A] thrilling story of nautical warfare" (Kirkus Reviews) from the author of Under Enemy Colors.

Winter 1793. Master and Commander Charles Hayden is given orders to return to the ill-fated HMS Themis as the British fight the French for control of the strategically located island of Corsica, where his captaincy and military skill are stretched to their utmost as he finds himself at the vanguard of this brutal clash of empires.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780425241325
Publisher:	Penguin Publishing Group
Publication date:	08/02/2011
Series:	The Adventures of Charles Hayden , #2
Pages:	480
Sales rank:	956,323
Product dimensions:	5.40(w) x 8.10(h) x 1.10(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

S. Thomas Russell is a lifelong sailor whose passion for the sea inspired Until the Sea Shall Give Up Her Dead; Take, Burn or Destroy; A Battle Won; and Under Enemy Colors.

Editorial Reviews

This overlong sequel to Russell's 18th-century naval adventure, Under Enemy Colors, begins with British officer Charles Hayden being named temporary captain of the ill-starred frigate Themis, which this time is plagued by both an influenza outbreak and dissension from a trouble-making clergyman. Arriving in the Mediterranean, Hayden attempts to redeem himself by embarking on a dangerous mission to liberate Corsica, but upon returning to England, he makes an untoward discovery. Russell's melodramatic plotting often gets in the way of the action, but readers who relish the sting of salt spray and the tang of gunpowder will enjoy every page. (Aug.)

Publishers Weekly

Fans of naval historical fiction will thoroughly enjoy Nick Boulton's narration of this follow-up to UNDER ENEMY COLORS. His dexterous voice gives Master and Commander Charles Hayden a well-rounded personality as he fights for England during the French Revolutionary Wars. Hayden is often frustrated by the unavoidable politics of the British Navy and the stresses of social criticism, but he uses his inestimable skills to pull his ship and crew through countless difficult situations. Boulton also succeeds in delivering impressive and varied performances for the supporting characters with precision and panache. This well-researched story of naval warfare is action packed. Boulton’s performance draws us in and takes us back in time. K.O. © AudioFile 2010, Portland, Maine

NOVEMBER 2010 - AudioFile