A Flag of Truce, David Donachie
A Flag of Truce, David Donachie
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A Flag of Truce

Author: David Donachie

Narrator: Peter Wickham

Unabridged: 10 hr 3 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Soundings

Published: 06/01/2008


Synopsis

Firebrand John Pearce has been promoted to lieutenant and is in a position of command on board HMS Faron when he returns to Toulon from his successful mission in Corsica. But although he returns with a prize in tow, he receives a mixed welcome from his colleagues. With the fierce Siege of Toulon escalating in violence and the massing forces of the revolutionary army preparing to attack, Pearce is entrusted with the task of escorting 5,000 radical French sailors to a port on the Atlantic coast where they are to be set free. But when the assignment goes awry, it is up to Pearce and his trio of friends, the Pelicans, to prevent judicial murder…

Reviews

Goodreads review by Alan on January 07, 2021

The series continues. The characters now well defined so that John Pierce not so much the focus. Good descriptions of sailing techniques.......more

Goodreads review by Tracey on November 25, 2021

Still loving it!......more

Goodreads review by LEROY TROWER on September 12, 2017

As good as the first three books. Easy read. I like the continuing characters, just wished they were a little more involved. I will read the next one in the series.......more

Goodreads review by Mark on December 01, 2022

A lot of back story where I felt I should have read the other books. However over time I got use't to the dynamics of the characters. Would read the other books.......more

Goodreads review by Trish Shirley on August 10, 2024

Action Abounds John Pearce has developed as a character and relationships continue to evolve as the story unfolds. Cleverly described. Enjoyable read.......more