Captain's Surrender
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| Rating | : | 4.56 (797 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1605047821 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 224 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-01-03 |
| Language | : | English |
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"What if Aubrey and Maturin weren't just good friends?" according to Mark R. Probst. Reading Alex Beecroft's debut novel, CAPTAIN'S SURRENDER, one thing is for certain - Ms. Beecroft is a fan of Patrick O'Brien's MASTER AND COMMANDER series. She lovingly pays tribute to O'Brien's style, but thankfully not his linguistic authenticity that requires one to consult an 18th century naval manual for translation. Beecroft's language is simpler and makes for an easy, enjoyable read.Peter Kenyon comes on board the Nimrod to take the place of the recently executed-for-sodomy first officer. The assignment is temporary as he is to be given his own command once . Richard Derus said Flawed, But Worth It. I gave this book to my friend Frank the Fireman, since like the main character, Peter Kenyon, he is an adult out-comer. I wanted him to, in particular, notice the last chapter wherein Peter goes through the long, dark night of the soul as he struggles between the lifelong conditioning he's heir tothe societal and legal issues surrounding being queer in the Royal Navy of the 18th centuryand his love for Joshua Andrews, his best friend, former ship-mate, and one true love.I didn't mention that I wanted him to notice that chapter, I just sat and hoped. I was rewarded b. Very good story, not so good romance Sirius Review contains some spoilers.I feel really strange writing this review. I thought the story was incredibly well written and main characters were multilayered and detailed. I mean, I have read a lot of m/m stories recently and this book is certainly very high on my list of the very best written ones in this genre and not only in this genre.However, however I was reading other reviews and I saw only one two star review and I found myself in agreement with part of it, if I am thinking the same thing. The other reviewer said that she did not feel genuine emotional inve
Both men are determined their “youthful curiosity” must die before it brings disaster down on them. But a man can dream… Despite his looks and ambition, Midshipman Joshua Andrews hides urges that, in his world, make him an abomination. He seems completely out of Joshua’s reach. Then the two men are forced to serve on a long voyage under a sadistic commander with a mutinous crew. Living in fear of exposure, unnecessary risk is something he studiously avoids. Love? Might as well ask for the moon. As the tension aboard the vessel heats up, their unexpected friendship intensifies into a passion neither man can rein in. Intimacy like theirs can only exist in the shadow of the gallows. Warriors both, they think nothing of risking their lives for their country. Once he sets eyes on the elegant picture of perfection that is Peter Kenyon, though, temptation lures him like the siren call of the sea. Soon to be promoted to captain, Peter is the darling of the Bermuda garrison, with a string of successes behind him and a suitable bride lined up to share his future. Yet neither man can root it from his heart. In the end they must decide whether love, too, is worth dying for. Warning: Contains s
I truly felt like I was transported back in time… The romance between these two men is complicated but also very sensual. The author does a wonderful job of recreating the world of 1779 for the reader. “Thrilling! On every level, Captain’s Surrender is thrilling. If you want a taste of what floats my boat when it comes to gay historical fiction, (no pun intended), then this is it.” Speak Its Name“Alex Beecroft has written a truly engrossing tale of life in the British Navy. Alex Beecroft spins image, voice, character, setting, and story into a captivating whole, accomplishing the rare feat of inducing