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Under the Broad Pennant — Book 3 in the Anthony Carter Sea Adventures
by Peter Argonis
Language: English
Categories: Fiction » Historical » Regency
Content Rating: Older than 13
After almost losing his ship, the Asia third-rate, Anthony Carter is exonerated and appointed as commodore of a small squadron, to escort a Spanish courtier to Cartagena de India, there to assume the governorship. Also accompanying him is Harriet as chaperone for the young Princess Isabella, who is slated to marry the future governor, much against her will. Defying the Spanish exile leadership, she marries the young Prince of Hohenstein, Anthony's flag captain, causing troubles for Anthony.
To hush up the diplomatic debacle, Anthony's squadron is sent to the Catalan coast of Spain, where he proves himself as successful commander. Once relieved from his Mediterranean exile, he enjoys being with Harriet and his children again, until he is called to serve at the Admiralty. His term there does not last long, but after the United States declare war on the United Kingdom, Anthony is appointed commodore again and sent to augment the British forces on the Jamaica Station, his old home, from where he fights the Americans, Dutch pirates, Spanish American juntas, and even the last French frigate on the open seas, not to mention the enmity of a powerful colonial governor. Finally returned to England and a quiet life, the return of the Emperor Napoleon to the French throne forces him to return to his duties.