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Set in the early 19th century, "A hard, cruel shore" chronicles the career of Royal Navy officer Alan Lewrie. From the harrowing evacuation of survivors after the Battle of Corunna to the treacherous North coast of Spain—known as the Costa da Morte—Lewrie faces storms, lightning strikes, and a shattered mast on his ship, HMS Sapphire. Amid pressure from the Admiralty to return the ship to active duty, he must secure resources for its repair. Later, he is appointed commodore with a small squadron tasked with intercepting French supply convoys along Spain’s coast. On his way, Lewrie navigates political maneuvering, a potential alliance with Lisbon, and the hope of reuniting with his mistress, Maddalena Covilh, in Gibraltar, all while confronting the dangerous waters that threaten to claim him and his crew.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Historical Fiction/19th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: Dewey Lambdin
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