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Soundings Edge: Book 1 of the Nicholas Cruwys Naval Series
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Soundings Edge: Book 1 of the Nicholas Cruwys Naval Series
Soundings Edge: Book 1 of the Nicholas Cruwys Naval Series
This is far more than I expected. The tale of a midshipman working his way to lieutenant has been told many times But this one is less about fighting than about
– John T. Sapienza, Jr.
Soundings Edge: Book 1 of the Nicholas Cruwys Naval Series
This book is not just another Hornblower knockoff. Westbrook transports the reader to the South Pacific and all the ports there and back. Characters are developed so well I felt a ..
– Robert Adair
Soundings Edge: Book 1 of the Nicholas Cruwys Naval Series
I haven’t felt the strong desire to get the next book in the series since I first stumbled onto this genre years ago with Foresters Hornblower saga. ……………………
– Rick Larkin
Soundings Edge: Book 1 of the Nicholas Cruwys Naval Series
I loved reading about all of Nicholas’ adventures and the details about the different cultures he encountered. Also all the political considerations But this story needs more conflicts and ..
– Amazon Customer
Soundings Edge: Book 1 of the Nicholas Cruwys Naval Series
After many series written at a grammar school level Mr Westbrook gives us a story based on history with an engrossing story line. I’m looking forward to book 2..
-Kevin
Soundings Edge: Book 1 of the Nicholas Cruwys Naval Series
I’m writing this after reading the entire series. An amazing combination of characters and events in the life of Nicholas Cruwys. The age of sail is packed with historic events and the …
– willearnest
Soundings Edge: Book 1 of the Nicholas Cruwys Naval Series
Well done. Great book rich in English culture and revealing in human nature. Some comparison to hiring by merit rather than station or emotional redress as in DEI hires..Â
-Hessrd
Soundings Edge: Book 1 of the Nicholas Cruwys Naval Series
I’m so intertwined with this book that i dream of it.
The sentence composition is beyond admirable. This book transmits every
Emotion desired. And i feel them…each and everyone.
-GDPLewis
Soundings Edge: Book 1 of the Nicholas Cruwys Naval Series
This series is great! Interesting, Intriguing,
Descriptive. Some authors add so much description that it is boring! But this has enough I was able to have the visuals in my brain…
-Kindle Customer
Soundings Edge: Book 1 of the Nicholas Cruwys Naval Series
Very impressive. Perceptive characterizations. Deeply insightful. A logical progression in a life’s journey through a sequence of unusual circumstances. Never preachy or artificial. …
– G. de Brito
Soundings Edge: Book 1 of the Nicholas Cruwys Naval Series
Rich descriptions and characters amid a worthwhile understanding of naval history and affairs. A good read to the end
Looking for more.
-Charles
Soundings Edge: Book 1 of the Nicholas Cruwys Naval Series
Exceptional detail and depth of storytelling right up there with the big boys of naval fiction. Just so beautifully written and expressed on the page can’t remember when I was last so impressedÂ
-Kindle Customer
Soundings Edge: Book 1 of the Nicholas Cruwys Naval Series
As a Mariner, I found all the nautical details totally accurate. I Could not put it down. I am going to read the whole series…
-Tim Schofield
Soundings Edge: Book 1 of the Nicholas Cruwys Naval Series
This was a surprisingly good book. I started unintended days before the release of another from a series I have following. Put the other on hold now. The characters came alive…
– Dr Robert Freeman
Soundings Edge: Book 1 of the Nicholas Cruwys Naval Series
Based on the first book in the series, the author rises far above the norm for this genre with characters, plot lines and descriptive prose like no other seen for many years. ….
-Timothy J Wicker
Soundings Edge: Book 1 of the Nicholas Cruwys Naval Series
A wonderful cocktail of British naval, social, and political threads: Jane Austen meets Chris Durbin.
The author blends the Polynesian culture, 18th century Royal Navy…
– William Rowe
Soundings Edge: Book 1 of the Nicholas Cruwys Naval Series
a naval historical book with depth
After many series written at a grammar school level Mr Westbrook gives us a story based on history with an engrossing story line…
– kevin sosinsky
Soundings Edge: Book 1 of the Nicholas Cruwys Naval Series
Excellent read
This novel stands out in the genre because the main protagonist is given a deeper perspective and an intelligence to understand his unique voyage in the 18th…
– NS Legg
Soundings Edge: Book 1 of the Nicholas Cruwys Naval Series
Maturely conceived and gratifying well written. A joy to read though not as swashbuckling as the best of the genre. I mention the latter not as a criticism. Perhaps a bit hyperbole in the…
-Ron Griffin
Soundings Edge: Book 1 of the Nicholas Cruwys Naval Series
Excellent
Rich descriptions and characters amid a worthwhile understanding of naval history and affairs. A good read to the end
Looking for more…
– Charles Affel
Soundings Edge: Book 1 of the Nicholas Cruwys Naval Series
Fighting Sail Navigator
This is far more than I expected. The tale of a midshipman working his way to lieutenant has been told many times But this one is less about…
– John Sapienza
Soundings Edge: Book 1 of the Nicholas Cruwys Naval Series
I absolutely loved Soundings Edge – the story telling was
Just amazing – I could not put the book down
As I wanted to find out more – very well done
Adrian would like to …
– Daniel Greenin
Soundings Edge: Book 1 of the Nicholas Cruwys Naval Series
So well written it is an addiction. I’m so intertwined with this book that i dream of it. The sentence composition is beyond admirable. This book transmits every
Emotion desired. And i feel …
-Dianne P. Walker
Soundings Edge: Book 1 of the Nicholas Cruwys Naval Series
I enjoyed this book immensely. well written and vivid characters….
– bruce stratton
Soundings Edge: Book 1 of the Nicholas Cruwys Naval Series
Agreat insight into the world of sailing ships in much earlier times. Also the harsh reality of life in difficult situations and in a time where luxury was scarce
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– Conor Gilligan
Soundings Edge: Book 1 of the Nicholas Cruwys Naval Series
A soon to be classic
I haven’t felt the strong desire to get the next book in the series since I first stumbled onto this genre years ago with Foresters Hornblower …
-Rick Larkin