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The third novel in this epic, thrilling series of war and villainy on the high seas, featuring Captain Nathan Peake.
Nathan Peake charts a perilous course through the treacherous seas off Brittany and into the even more dangerous waters of post-Revolutionary Paris. There he encounters two of the most beautiful and scandalous courtesans in history - and their little toy soldier, laughingly dubbed Captain Cannon, who is about to win enduring fame as Napoleon Bonaparte. Returned to the command of the frigate Unicorn, Nathan is sent to join another young glory-seeker, Captain Horatio Nelson, in a bid to wreck Bonaparte's plans for the invasion of Italy. But Nathan has his own private agenda - to find his lost love amid the chaos of war - and as the fighting spreads from the mountains to the sea, he discovers that glory comes at a higher price than all the gold in the vaults of Genoa.
Nathan Peake charts a perilous course through the treacherous seas off Brittany and into the even more dangerous waters of post-Revolutionary Paris. There he encounters two of the most beautiful and scandalous courtesans in history - and their little toy soldier, laughingly dubbed Captain Cannon, who is about to win enduring fame as Napoleon Bonaparte. Returned to the command of the frigate Unicorn, Nathan is sent to join another young glory-seeker, Captain Horatio Nelson, in a bid to wreck Bonaparte's plans for the invasion of Italy. But Nathan has his own private agenda - to find his lost love amid the chaos of war - and as the fighting spreads from the mountains to the sea, he discovers that glory comes at a higher price than all the gold in the vaults of Genoa.
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Seth Hunter is the pseudonym of the author of a number of highly acclaimed and prize-winning adult and children's novels. He has written and directed many historical dramas for television, radio and the theatre. Seth Hunter lives in London.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Seth Hunter, an author whose books embody the factual richness of Antony Beever with the textured character creativity of Martin Amis. I have enjoyed Hunters previous two novels in this series; The Time of Terror and The Tide of War. This, his recently published `The Price of Glory' is no exception. His richly visual and creative command of character and historical scene has again proved a detailed, exiting and very diverting read. I particularly enjoy his narrative style that often takes an unexpected turn that you just can't see coming. He is able to combine a strong and varied cast of characters with a real sense of historical event and an element of technical detail without the narrative ever becoming dry. I find his characters all interesting and believably unpredictable. I highly recommend this third in an excellent novel series featuring Captain Nathan Peake.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a really fantastic read and immaculately researched. The writer's love all things naval and knowledge of the period is compelling. The scenes in post-revolutionary Paris are as powerful and vivid as those at sea. I like the hero, Nathan Peake, more and more with each installment, particularly his uncanny ability to focus on his next meal in the face of impending death, disaster or heartbreak. I'm starting to feel like I know him personally. The characterisation of the historical figures, particularly Napoleon, really works. This series gets better and better. Bring on the fourth episode........
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is the third Seth Hunter nautical adventure I've read and it's probably the best, although the first two are outstanding. The author is a natural storyteller and his prose is beautifully elegant. The historical period is evoked with an acute understanding of the details of the time. He seems to know his big ships incredibly well. Captain Nathan Peake is an engaging character, heroic but not without his self doubts. The scenes in post-revolutionary Paris are incredibly exciting and the appearance of the down-trodden Napoleon, desperate to be famous, are priceless. There's wit, adventure, big seas, monumental battles, even a moving love story here. A delight.
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Disappointing
I agree with several others' opinions about this novel. There is very little about life on board or action at sea. Read more
Published 2 days ago by Rustle
maintains standard
This novel maintains the high standard set by the previous novels with good dialogue and description, though it might be the last one
Published 9 months ago by M. French
About more than naval battles
Seth Hunter is a great storyteller. I thought this novel, and the other 2 in the series, would be "boys books" but I was wrong. Read more
Published 15 months ago by SharonG
The value of a good read
The value of a good read is priceless...and 'The Price of Glory' is such good value. I read the paperback and where else could I have found so much fun for so little outlay? Read more
Published 15 months ago by Trevor Hyett
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