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  • Revolution at Sea, Book 1
  • By: James Nelson
  • Narrated by: John Lee
  • Length: 10 hrs and 16 mins
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1775. The American War of Independence is starting in earnest and Captain – and smuggler – Isaac Biddlecomb, pursued by HMS Rose, sacrifices his ship, rather than surrender to the British.  

Forced to go on the run and disguise himself as a lowly ship's mate on a brig bound for Jamaica, he finds himself captured by the enemy.  

Can he use his wits to survive a life of servitude under the deranged captain and sadistic crew of the HMS Icarus…?
©1996 James L. Nelson (P)2023 Blackstone Publishing
War & Military Sea Adventures Historical Fiction
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"Authenticity runs throughout the book, carrying total conviction." (Patrick O'Brian)

"A fine adventure series...first-rate action writing." (Publishers Weekly)

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great book well written and narratived

great book well read. worth a listen. tails of naval war and what was done at sea.

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