The Winds of Folly: A twisty nautical adventure of thrills and intrigue set during the French Revolution
Jul 2011 · Hachette UK
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The compelling fourth historical naval adventure from a master of maritime storytelling. Seth Hunter's electrifying series is the perfect read for fans of Master and Commander and novels by Iain Gale.
'Seth Hunter has a more natural storyteller's eye than Patrick O'Brian' Daily Telegraph
1796: Nathan Peake, captain of the frigate Unicorn is sent with a small squadron into the Adriatic to help bring Venice into an Italian alliance against the French.
He establishes a British naval presence, harrying the French corsairs that swarm out of Ancona in Italy. While Nathan confronts the politics of 'intrigue, poison and the stiletto' in Venice, his mission is further complicated by the arrival of Napoleon Bonaparte's aide de camp, Junot.
Recognising Nathan as the 'American' who saved Bonaparte's life in Paris, Junot invites him to army headquarters where he unwillingly joins the French in a victorious battle against the Austrians.
Meanwhile, in Venice, French troops move into the city and a new revolutionary government takes power. Nathan learns that Bonaparte is negotiating a peace deal with the Austrians - Britain's only remaining ally. Worse, the Spanish are about to ally with the French. Nathan returns to the Unicorn and rejoins Nelson for the decisive Battle of St Vincent against the entire Spanish fleet.
What readers are saying about THE WINDS OF FOLLY:
'Full of action and intrigue mixed with a worldly view of historical figures. A non-stop read - his best yet'
'Another winning combination of naval action and espionage from Seth Hunter'
'More fascinating adventures through the Adriatic. The integration of old and new characters makes the story believable with its pieces of history woven through'
'Seth Hunter has a more natural storyteller's eye than Patrick O'Brian' Daily Telegraph
1796: Nathan Peake, captain of the frigate Unicorn is sent with a small squadron into the Adriatic to help bring Venice into an Italian alliance against the French.
He establishes a British naval presence, harrying the French corsairs that swarm out of Ancona in Italy. While Nathan confronts the politics of 'intrigue, poison and the stiletto' in Venice, his mission is further complicated by the arrival of Napoleon Bonaparte's aide de camp, Junot.
Recognising Nathan as the 'American' who saved Bonaparte's life in Paris, Junot invites him to army headquarters where he unwillingly joins the French in a victorious battle against the Austrians.
Meanwhile, in Venice, French troops move into the city and a new revolutionary government takes power. Nathan learns that Bonaparte is negotiating a peace deal with the Austrians - Britain's only remaining ally. Worse, the Spanish are about to ally with the French. Nathan returns to the Unicorn and rejoins Nelson for the decisive Battle of St Vincent against the entire Spanish fleet.
What readers are saying about THE WINDS OF FOLLY:
'Full of action and intrigue mixed with a worldly view of historical figures. A non-stop read - his best yet'
'Another winning combination of naval action and espionage from Seth Hunter'
'More fascinating adventures through the Adriatic. The integration of old and new characters makes the story believable with its pieces of history woven through'
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November 29, 2022
great read.
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November 24, 2021
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About the author
Seth Hunter is the pseudonym of the author of a number of highly acclaimed and prize-winning adult and children's novels. He has written and directed many historical dramas for television, radio and the theatre. Seth Hunter lives in London.
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