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Lords of the Ocean

The Isaac Biddlecomb Series, Book 4

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Lords of the Ocean

By: James L. Nelson
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James L. Nelson’s revolution at sea saga has brought to life a never-before-seen side of America’s war for independence. With his expertise of a seasoned mariner, a historian’s vivid attention to detail, and a natural gift for sensational storytelling, Lords of the Ocean carries us along on his bold and stirring course through history.

In the summer of 1776, a fleet of British transport ships is looming off Staten Island, while the remnants of General George Washington’s army huddle behind hastily constructed fortifications on Brooklyn Height. There, Washington is preparing for the final destruction of the Continental army.

Now Captain Isaac Biddlcomb receives a monumental order: to transport to France the most dangerous secret weapon in the country’s arsenal: scientist and philosopher Benjamin Franklin.

Biddlecomb’s seemingly simple mission to deliver Franklin to the court of Louis XVI is just the first volley in a grand scheme. While he is boldly raiding the English coast and Franklin is discussing strategy at Versailles, they both conspire to blow French neutrality out of the water—and turn the colonial uprising in to a full-scale war.

©1999 James L. Nelson (P)2022 Blackstone Publishing Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Fiction Sea Adventures War & Military Adventure War

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Very well performed and presented with a believable story in a historical setting. Enjoyed it.

Narrative was historically relevant and entertaining.

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Worth a look. Enjoyed the series. Tales taken from actual historical events. Narrator a bit over the top.

Great story

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Respects the historical events, and is very convincing and original regarding the sailing and sea battles. I’ve read them all - POB, Hornblower, Bolitho, and this stands up to any of them. This whole series is well worth a read. It’s interesting to have a different perspective with the RN as the bad guys.

Superb

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I think ive read every historical fiction for the age of sail. The events in this book are wonderfully original and doesn't rely on old tropes. I enjoyed it immensely.

Original

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Wow. What brilliant writing, storyline and historical accuracy. Nelson knows ships and he knows History. Combining them in this series is a treat for ALL. My 4th in this series. Now on to the 5th and 6th!

EXCELLENT READ and NARRATOR TERRIFIC.

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