Captain Blackwell's Prize
V.E. Ulett
Read by V.E. Ulett
A romantic adventure from the days of wooden ships and iron men, CAPTAIN BLACKWELL’S PRIZE is a story of honor, duty, social class and the bond of sexual love.
In 1802 Captain James Blackwell attacks and takes La Trinidad, a Spanish frigate aboard which Blackwell finds 35,000 gold dollars and the American woman Mercedes de Aragon. On putting into Gibraltar with his treasure and his new mistress Blackwell is informed by his irate evangelical admiral of the Treaty of Amiens, denying him prize money earned by the capture and setting Mercedes at liberty. But the self-possessed American has formed a strong attachment to lusty Captain Blackwell. When she journeys with the captain to the North African coast and is taken into the Dey of Oran’s harem, Captain Blackwell must follow his own code of morality and honor to rescue the woman on whom his future happiness depends.
CAPTAIN BLACKWELL’S PRIZE is historical fiction where sword fights and sea battles are depicted alongside the manners, ideas, and prejudices of men and women from the time of Nelson and Napoleon.
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Reviews
Enjoyable Audiobook
Lady Pheonix
I really enjoyed this book, the writing style and most of the plot line. The characters were fairly engaging though I never got truly attached to them, but I enjoyed the mixture of adventure and romance. My only complaint was a minor one really and that was I didn't really care for the narration, (the usage of inflection and words emphasis in particular). Apologies. The book was great though and I would listen to another if ever I come across one! (Also, I agree with the person that said it might be best to disclose a simple warning when strong language and sexuality is present, as I generally play audiobooks aloud with conservative family around.) Thanks for allowing me to read this!
bad language
jaded_grl
it might have the makings of a good story... but part way in to chapter 2 it starts w bad language (curse words). obviously not a book from the public domain - they didnt use language like that back home n the day. the book needs a disclaimer regarding the F*** & D*** etc etc. not my kind of story for that reason.
By: veulett
Ah, the letter. There must be various in this and every nineteenth century tale. They were great letter writers, back in the day. The Napoleonic day. It’s striking how isolated the frigate captains were, they had to make decisions without reference to their commanding officers. Always with the injunction over ...
By: Barry b
Patrick O'Brian with a romantic side. Quite engaging writing! The measured pace of the reading was a little odd at first but grew on me. I must say that this is the first podcast I listen to when released so watch out Scott Sigler. BTW, do you think you could ...
By: Nelline
I just finished listening to this and I did enjoy it. I found the speed and delivery of the story suitably accurate for the time period it depicted. I had to look this up: If a stone is 14 lbs, then 14 stone is 200lbs. I suppose during that time, ...
By: veulett
Lord Cochrane, a historical figure on whom many fictional naval heroes are based (including the incomparable Patrick O’Brian’s Jack Aubrey. A short aside: Barry b. – your naming me alongside Patrick O’Brian and Scott Sigler is a decided honor) was over six feet tall. He had to put his head ...
By: Arlene Radasky
1802 A British naval gunship fires on a Spanish frigate and we are transported back to that day, standing at the right shoulder of Captain James Blackwell, the day he took his prizes, gold and love. This is a well-written romance that reminds me of the books that I read ...
By: Anita Peakes
I found this book quite engaging. It made me feel the sea, almost hear the creaking of the planks of the ship! Although I admit I got a bit lost in regards to some the the nautical terminology, it did add that touch of realism that defines "historical fiction". I ...