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Jester's Fortune

The Alan Lewrie Naval Adventures, Book 8

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Jester's Fortune

By: Dewey Lambdin
Narrated by: John Lee
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It is 1796 and a diminutive, Corsican-born French general has inherited a ragtag army and turned it into an unstoppable fighting force. Within months, Napoleon's storm rolls across Italy and strikes a lethal blow against the Austrian empire.

But while the soil of Piedmont and Tuscany runs with blood, another battle takes shape on the mysterious Adriatic Sea. Alan Lewrie and his 18-gun sloop, HMS Jester, part of a squadron of four British warships, sail into the thick of it. But with England's alies failing, Napoleon busy rearranging the world map, and their squadron streched dangerously thin along the Croation coast, the British squadron commander strikes a devils bargain: enlisting the aid of Serbian pirates.

©2002 Dewey Lambdin (P)2011 Random House Action & Adventure Genre Fiction Historical Fiction Literary Fiction Scary

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Where does Jester's Fortune rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

One of the best reads in the series. I didn't know any of napoleon's history.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Jester's Fortune?

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Have you listened to any of John Lee’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

As usual -great. John Lee is one of my favorite narrators.

If you could rename Jester's Fortune, what would you call it?

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Any additional comments?

Audible needs to complete the series - all of the lewrie tales.

Lewrie at his best

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What did you like best about Jester's Fortune? What did you like least?

A good history of more obscure naval activities in the Adriatic. But I would have liked a bit more military action with real combatants rather than beating up on the illegal merchant trade. A unusual glimpse into muslim and non muslim sensibilities of 200 years ago that still are inplay today. Who would have thought that the Brits would play this race card, even in a clandestine fashion. In this book and the last 2 books in the series, John Lee has been merciless to my ears in his rendition of other than English pronounciations. John spare your loyal listeners your take on French, German, Serbian, etc.

What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?

The sailing part.most interesting.The military action and its time in history also of interest. The hero's lustful torments is the least interesting.

What do you think the narrator could have done better?

Yes, speak clear English only.

Do you think Jester's Fortune needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

There's a long series of books.

Any additional comments?

no

Narrator should stick to English pronounciations

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Where does Jester's Fortune rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This is the eighth book in the series which is very entertaining. Unfortunately the next book is not available in audio formate. The one after that is in audio but its hit and miss from then on. I did read the entire series and I am currently reading the latest book on my kindle. I should say that most of these I read several years ago. As far as ranking I can't decide. It's like one continuous story. Some exciting times, some not so much, but fun and entertaining.

What other book might you compare Jester's Fortune to and why?

The entire Dewey Lambdin series.

Have you listened to any of John Lee’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Just the other Lambdin books. He is excellent.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Not for kids.

Pretty good

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i feel like this book is setting the stage for a better one. not bad at all, i enjoyed it, but compaired to the richness of the rest of the series this one didnt seam as grand.

not my favorite in the series

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A good story spoiled by too much dialog in accents that ate too hard to understand and follow!

Not the best in the series!

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Although Jesters Fortune was most enjoyable the next in the series Kings Captain is missing from Audible. The Audible series skips to Sea of Gray missing the continuation of the series (Kings Captain). I would recommend that you purchase Kings Captain and read it before starting Sea of Gray. If not you are unsure how Jester's ends and the new ship and his promotion begins.

Jesters Fortune - next in the series Kings Capt

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Very good story told in Mr., Lambdin's wonderful style but the narrator COMPLETELY missed the mark with his totally inept pronunciation of the Austrian translator and very poor handling of the Croatian characters. Fortunately the author has provided sufficient ancillary narrative to permit a full understanding of the meaning of the conversations.

2 Dozen for the Narrator

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What made the experience of listening to Jester's Fortune the most enjoyable?

Well, the cast of characters work well together and Allen has got to keep his pants on

What other book might you compare Jester's Fortune to and why?

I read the #5 book and will read #6 next not one this entertaining

What does John Lee bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Mr John Lee is the best he adds so much to the characters it brings them to life

Who was the most memorable character of Jester's Fortune and why?

Allen of course

Any additional comments?

Look forward to reading them all

Jester is a great name for Alan's ship

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Along with the antics of Commander Lewrie, i very much e joyed learning about the age old strife in the Balkans; how the English (and French) contracted/aligned with other countries and/or pirates. The Venetians were more or less impartial as long as they could make monet.

interesting history

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I wish that Audiable would get the books in order. Book nine is still missing "The Kings Capstan" have books 10, and 11. I want to read in order.so putting off until book nine is available. You should start wiht the first book in the series
1 The King's Coat (1989)
2The French Admiral (1990)
3 The King's Commission (1991)
4 The King's Privateer (1992)
5 The Gun Ketch (1993)
6 H.M.S. Cockerel (1995)
7 A King's Commander (1997)
8 Jester's Fortune (1999)
9 The King's Captain (2000)
10 Sea of Grey (2002)
11Havoc's Sword (2003)
12 The Captain's Vengeance (2004)
13A King's Trade (2006)
14Troubled Waters (2008)
15The Baltic Gambit (2009
Each book gets better I promise

Book eight of the series

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