In this biography of Horatio Nelson, Ernle Bradford discusses Nelson's own battles, but also looks at naval warfare of the period in general. The author describes the strategies, the tactics, the ponderous ship-to-ship bombardments, the terrifying injuries, as well as Nelson's policy of annihilation of the opposing fleet, making the point that Nelson regarded the escape of a single enemy ship as a failure.

    Relates the experiences of the woman who disguised herself as a man in order to enlist and fight in the American Revolution.

    

     An impetuous heroine uncovers a shocking scandal… 1760, England Amanda Twyford, confronted unexpectedly with the unwelcome news of her elder sister Isabella’s engagement to notorious rake Charles Barsett, is determined to put a stop to the impending nuptials. Amanda immediately takes a dislike to cold, haughty Charles, and she is sure Isabella’s heart lies with another… As she meddles more in their affairs, Amanda discovers that dark rumours surround Charles’ reputation. And they all seem to be connected to the secretive Medmenham Abbey. But as Amanda becomes more involved in protecting her sister’s heart, does she risk losing control over her own…? What is really going on at the mysterious Abbey? And what connection has Charles Barsett with that centre of ill-repute? Sometimes the truth is stranger than fiction… THE GEORGIAN RAKE is a thrilling adventure story by Alice Chetwynd Ley: a traditional British, pre Regency romance novel with a twist of suspense and mystery, set in Georgian England. ‘Ley tosses in little hints and glimpses of what is really going on in her characters’ heads rather than let every thing wait until the end when it blows in out of the blue. This one is a Georgian era which is one of my favorites.’ – Dear Author It is a fast-paced story, well plotted and really well written that made me "turn" the pages impatiently because I just had to know what would happen! I really loved this book and can definitely recommend it! - Cup of Tea and Book Blog

    The young Marquess was her guardian. She had to live by his impossible rules - until he found a husband for her. Christina was certain it was his evil influence that drove her to a life of crime. Before long she could steal enough money to free her father from debtors' prison and herself from the Marquess's tyranny. Then she met the notorious felon, Black Dan. Christina charmed her way into a partnership with him. And suddenly she was in love with the most wanted criminal in all of England...