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Lords Of The Ocean
Lords Of The Ocean
Jan 12, 2026 6:39 PM

Author:James Nelson

Lords Of The Ocean

Perfect for fans of Patrick O'Brian and C.S.Forester, this is a dramatic and action-packed naval adventure from bestselling author James Nelson full of vim and vigour!

"Nelson writes with the eagerness of a young man sailing his first command" -- Patrick O'Brian

"First class historical action" - ***** Reader review

"Authenticity runs throughout the books, carrying total conviction" - Patrick O'Brian

"A thrilling read..." - ***** Reader review

"Smashing Good Read!" - ***** Reader review

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ONE SIMPLE MISSION CAN HAVE EVERLASTING CONSEQUENCES...

1776: A fleet of British transport ships are looming off Staten Island, while the remnants of General George Washington's army huddle behind hastily constructed fortifications on Brooklyn Heights. There, Washington is preparing for the final destruction of the Continental army.

Captain Isaac Biddlecomb 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 into a full-scale war...

Lords of the Ocean is the fourth novel in James Nelson's Revolution at Sea series. Biddlecomb's story continues in All The Brave Fellows. Have you read By Force of Arms, The Maddest Idea and The Continental Risque, his first three adventures?

Reviews

'Nelson handles deftly the O'Brian dominated maritime genre with... tense action and battle sequences'

—— Publishers Weekly

There's something about tales of mysterious old buildings that have the ability to set hairs on end. In this one, two intertwining stories explore the magnificence of Black Rabbit Hall and the dark secrets behind its walls. Perfect

—— Red

Atmospheric, with echoes of du Maurier, this haunting novel enchanted me

—— Fanny Blake , Woman & Home

Beautifully, poetically written and reminiscent of everything from I Capture The Castle to Hansel And Gretel. Eve Chase is a name to watch

—— Wendy Holden , Daily Mail

A cracking pool-side saga

—— Good Housekeeping

Black Rabbit Hall pulls you like a sleepwalker into a beautiful, hazy story about a grand Cornish home full of character and thunderclap memories, we found ourselves breathless with anticipation. Eve Chase's debut novel is like a prolonged and beautiful daydream, celebrating the enduring power of place in our lives

—— iBook Books of the Month

Black Rabbit Hall completely swept me away. Glorious, beautifully written. I absolutely loved it

—— Lisa Jewell , Sunday Times bestselling author of I Found You

Black Rabbit Hall is a seductive wonder of a novel; with echoes of Daphne du Maurier and Dodie Smith, it pulls you irresistibly into its world where nothing is quite as it first appears

—— Elizabeth Fremantle

Expertly crafted, dark, beautiful and utterly enthralling

—— Rowan Coleman

Family secrets, forbidden lust, and a family of four extraordinary children who'll stick with you long after they've scattered off the page. Eve Chase kept me up with her gorgeous descriptions of a crumbling Cornwall estate and the unruly brood who meets tragedy within its walls

—— Miranda Beverly-Whittmore , New York Times bestselling author of Bittersweet

A stunning new writer has arrived - gripping and heart rending, this novel is full of original characters which don't let you forget them

—— Katie Fforde

A deliciously intriguing novel whose rich sense of time and place bear more than a few echoes of du Maurier's best

—— Alex Marwood , Edgar Award-winning author of The Wicked Girls

A sheer delight. It has everything: a glorious setting, characters to fall in love with, secrets galore and enough twists and turns to keep you guessing until the very last page. Wonderful

—— Veronica Henry

A plot so absorbing that Black Rabbit time will creep up out of the pages and envelop you completely . . . To say I loved this book would be an understatement

—— The Book Bag

It's a fast-paced story of secrets, betrayal and consequence . . . we promise you'll be gripped

—— Essentials Magazine

The perfect piece of summer escapism, gently edged with glamorous fairy dust. We loved it

—— Psychologies Magazine, September Book Club choice

A fabulous story. Masterfully realised by Chase, this is one of those books that demands complete attention and lingers in your mind for days after finishing the last page

—— thebookbag.co.uk

Brilliant

—— The Lady

Debut novelist Chase weaves together Lorna's investigations with Amber's tribulations, a tapestry embroidered with madness, a horrifying accident, and malicious lies. Compellingly readable and riddled with twists and turns worthy of Daphne du Maurier, Chase's tale will delight

—— Kirkus Reviews

Chase's heart-wrenching first novel is equal parts romance, mystery, and historical fiction

—— Library Journal

Chase deserves high marks for her atmospheric setting and vivid prose, and fans of old-fashioned gothic stories will find this a winner

—— Publishers Weekly

An absorbing, pacy book full of secrets, lovable characters and dramatic turns, Black Rabbit Hall revolves around the lives and loyalties of four siblings caught up in a life-changing event at their family's country home in Cornwall. A fantastic debut

—— Mumsnet

A beautifully written novel

—— Marie Claire

McMillan’s powerful collection explores and interrogates masculinity with frank honesty.

—— Malika Booker , Metro

McMillan…is a natural communicator and his material – sexuality, the body, masculinity – are urgent topics for our time.

—— Charlotte Higgins , Guardian
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