The Gathering Storm

Name: The Gathering Storm
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SKU: 9780099513643
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By Peter Smalley

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In The Gathering Storm by Peter Smalley, readers are transported back to the age of sail and the thrilling world of naval warfare. Set during a time of political intrigue and rising tensions, the novel follows the adventures of seafaring men as they navigate personal and national challenges. The complex characters and detailed description of seafaring life offer an engrossing exploration of courage and loyalty amidst the chaos of impending conflict.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy gripping historical fiction with rich maritime settings and intricate naval strategies. It offers a compelling blend of adventure, drama, and well-researched historical detail, perfect for readers who appreciate tales of seafaring exploits set against the backdrop of a tumultuous period in history.

The Gathering Storm

Its Spring 1791. Though deeply disturbed by a terrible incident in his previous commission, James Hayter is nevertheless on the verge of taking command of HMS Sloop Eglantine as Master and Commander when personal tragedy shatters his life. The twin blows convince Hayter that he is not fit to command and he must turn his back on the sea forever.

'Salute a new master of the sea' Daily Express

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'Salute a new master of the sea' Daily Express

Spring 1791

Though deeply disturbed by a terrible incident during his previous commission, James Hayter is nevertheless on the verge of taking command of HMS Sloop Eglantine as Master and Commander when personal tragedy shatters his life. The twin blows convince Hayter that he is not fit to command, and he must turn his back on the sea forever. Even the intervention of his friend and former captain, William Rennie, cannot dissuade him from derelicting his duty.

Though repenting in the end of his decision, Hayter's career in the Navy appears to be over until the intervention of an agent, Mr Brough Mappin, working for Hayter's old nemesis, the British Secret Service Fund.

Mappin's plan offers Hayter a chance to revive his career on a special mission, with the promise of reinstatement in the Royal Naval List if he is successful. But it is also the single most dangerous mission of his life. He must sail for France with Rennie in HMS Expedient and there rescue some persons of interest from the grasp of the French Revolutionary forces searching for them.

What no one mentions is that the rescue will bring to bear on Expedient and her crew a force so fierce and mighty that, if it can, it will wipe all trace of the incident, Hayter, and the ship from the memory of everyone involved in the forthcoming struggle.

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Peter Smalley's The Gathering Storm captivates readers with the adventures of William Rennie and James Hayter, particularly focusing on Hayter's challenges both at sea and ashore. Reviewers praise Smalley's powerful storytelling and his ability to engage readers with themes of duty, honour, and bravery. The book is described as an exciting and compelling action adventure, ideal for holiday reading.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780099513643

Publisher: Cornerstone

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 May 2010

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Arrow Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 267g

Pages: 384

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About the Author

Peter Smalley was born in Melbourne, Australia, and hails from a seafaring family. After an early career in advertising he became a screenwriter, broadcaster, and novelist. He lives in London with his wife, Clytie.