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|pages=448
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|date=February 2010
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The Tide of War is the second book in a trilogy of historical fiction
novels by Seth Hunter, set in the 1790s and recounts the adventures of
When I found I was to review this book I read first in the series - The
Time of Terror - as I thought that I this would need to have read this book be necessary to fully appreciate the story. In truth, I don't think I need have done so. The Tide
of War holds up perfectly well as an independent story and while I
very much enjoyed the first book, I think I would have enjoyed and
of Terror.
as well as the recent murder of the previous Captain by the mutineers.
The story sees Nathan confront his own self-doubt with the threat of
third and final part in the set. I never felt burdened or overwhelmed
with naval terminology and believe that it can be enjoyed by people
who are not normally drawn to this genre. I also appreciated did appreciate the four pages of history at the back of the bookillustrating which parts of the novel are based on sound historical
fact and which parts are creative license by the author. While not
required to enjoy the story, it certainly helped me put what I had
and just impossible to put down.
I'd like to thank the publishers for sending a copy to The Bookbag. We also have a review of [[The Price of Glory by Seth Hunter]].
If this book appeals to you then you might also enjoy [[Mutiny on the Bounty by John Boyne]] or [[Floating Gold by Margaret Muir]].
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