Leo T. reviewed on 9/14/2016 + 1775 more book reviews

As Mr. Cornwell includes detailed descriptions of the mayhem when ships with many cannon laid side by side and poured shot into each other, this is a very bloody book. It also includes some introspective moments by the protagonist. The thoughts of some of the other characters are included as in his other books.
With the title being what it is, I wondered how he would get Ensign Sharpe into the sea battle. The plot for that is quite believable, starting with our hero awaiting passage in Bombay on an Indiaman.
The ending seems foolish as the protagonist and the widow of a Lord are entertaining thoughts of a future life together, impossible in Georgian times.

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