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Alaric Bond

Auteur de The Jackass Frigate

19 oeuvres 116 utilisateurs 11 critiques 2 Favoris

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Nom canonique
Bond, Alaric
Sexe
male
Nationalité
UK
Lieux de résidence
Sussex
Courte biographie
I was born in Surrey, and now live in Herstmonceux, East Sussex, in a 14th century Wealden Hall House which is also a restaurant and tea rooms. I’m married with two sons.
My father was a well known writer; mainly of novels and biographies, although he also wrote several screenplays. He was also a regular contributor to BBC Radio drama (including Mrs Dale’s Diary!), and a founding writer for the Eagle comic.
Much of my early life was hampered by Dyslexia, although I now consider the lateral view this condition can give to be an advantage. I’ve been writing professionally for over twenty years with work covering broadcast comedy (commissioned to BBC Light Entertainment for 3 years), periodicals, children’s stories, television and the stage. I am also a regular contributor to nautical magazines and newsletters.
'The Jackass Frigate’ is set during the Revolutionary wars but differs from the normal Hornblower/Aubrey sagas in that there is no “hero who becomes an admiral”, rather characters from all divisions of the ship are featured, some to prosper, while others fail; many will continue in future books. Culminating in the pivotal Battle of Cape St Vincent, The Jackass Frigate is based on historical fact, and includes notable figures of the period including Jervis, Calder, Hardy and Nelson.
The sequel ‘His Majesty’s Ship’ , is currently in production and should be released in the summer of 2009.
My interests include the British Navy 1793-1815 and the RNVR during WW2. I regularly give talks to groups and organizations and am a member of The Historical Maritime Society and the Society for Nautical Research. I also enjoy Jazz, swing and big band music from 1930-1950 (I’ve played trombone for over 40 years), sailing, old SAAB convertibles and badgers.

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Good insights into the corruption and resulting complications that smuggling caused in England during the Napoleanic Wars. Likely, too thin a theme to carry a series but a good solo read
 
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jamespurcell | Oct 24, 2021 |
Back at sea and off to join Nelson in the Mediterranean, the Prometheus first meets and captures a French Privateer and then survives an attempted escape by the captured crew. To be followed by a serious set-to with the regular French Navy. As always with Bond; lots of interesting characters. This good series continues nicely.
 
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jamespurcell | Oct 16, 2021 |
Delivering the new governor to St Helena turns out to be more dangerous and exciting than anticipated. The governor's heiress wife is also a problem. But first, the Captain must escape or deal with a strong French Squadron. with his wife and other passengers, a serious distraction. Much about politics but enough action to keep the story interesting.
½
 
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jamespurcell | Sep 29, 2021 |
A tale set in an unusual place for warfare during these times. Adequate but not inspiring main characters do diminish reading interest.
 
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jamespurcell | Sep 22, 2021 |

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Œuvres
19
Membres
116
Popularité
#169,721
Évaluation
4.0
Critiques
11
ISBN
25
Favoris
2

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