Barbara A. (BaltimoreBarb) -
I enjoyed this book. While not quite as well-written as Patrick O'Brian's Aubrey-Maturin series, (which would be VERY hard to do, since O'Brian has been called by some the best novelist of our time), it is still a very good read. One plus I found compared to O'Brian's work was that this book has more & clearer explanations of sailing terms and practices, for those not knowledgable. It also has the advantage of NOT being part of a long series, but is a freestanding novel! The main character's having to struggle against the prejudice against the Scottish during that period also adds interest.
Brian K. reviewed Captain Kilburnie: An Age-Of Sail Novel of Triumph over Adversity in Nelson's Navy on + 6 more book reviews
This is a very enjoyable read the Characthers are not as developd as patrick obrien but very likable and you care about what happens to them the story is very entertaining
Thomas F. (hardtack) -
For fans of naval fiction in the Age of Sail, written by a vice-admiral in the U.S. Navy.
