Christopher Tubbs

An earlier period than your typical, Napoleonic Era Age of Sail, so we will get to look at warfare at sea before the British became dominant. Good characters and good history drive an action-oriented storyline quite nicely.

British merchant companies equip a purpose built ship more like a large frigate than a cargo carrier. It serves its purpose well by surprising various pirate groups around the world. Its career culminates by frightening off a French task force while escorting a merchant convoy. An oblique look at warfare at sea during the "Age of Fighting Sail".

This series remains quite entertaining. Lively characters and a relentless, nonstop storyline drive the success of this series.

Marty, now an Admiral is sent to Burma to stir up trouble and he does. More misdeeds in the name of the British Empire. But, still; a fun read.