18 books like The tide of war

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The time of terror Seth Hunter · 2008 · 448p · ≈ 14h · Moderate "Nathan Peake, an officer in the British Royal Navy, fights against the French during the French Revolution"--Provided by publisher. Shares Navies, Great Britain. Royal Navy, Officers, Naval History
Throne of Jade
Throne of Jade Naomi Novik · 2006 · ★ 3.9 · 400p · ≈ 13h · Moderate Naomi Novik's stunning series of novels follow the global adventures of Captain William Laurence and his fighting dragon Temeraire as they are thrown together to fight for Britain during the turbulent time of the Napoleonic Wars.Captain Will Laurence has been at sea since he was just twelve years old; finding a warmer berth in Nelson's navy than any he enjoyed as the youngest, least important son… Shares Great Britain. Royal Navy, Officers, Great Britain
Quarterdeck
Quarterdeck Julian Stockwin · 2003 · 336p · ≈ 11h · Moderate Promoted to acting lieutenant at the bloody Battle of Camperdown in October 1797, Thomas Kydd must now sit an examination to confirm his rank—or face an inglorious return before the mast. But this is only the first of many obstacles for a man who was pressed into the King's service and discovered a calling for the sea. Kydd is from humble origins, yet he attains the lofty heights of the… Shares Naval History, France, Great Britain
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Persuasion Jane Austen · 1789 · ★ 4.2 · 290p · ≈ 9h · Challenging Persuasion tells the love story of Anne Elliot and Captain Frederick Wentworth, whose sister rents Miss Elliot's father's house, after the Napoleonic Wars come to an end. The story is set in 1814. The book itself is Jane Austen's last published book, published posthumously in December of 1818. Shares Great Britain. Royal Navy, Officers, Great Britain
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Windmills of the gods Sidney Sheldon · 1987 · ★ 3.9 · 384p · ≈ 12h · Moderate A college professor, a naive Kansan, becomes the US ambassador to Romania and learns a lot about life. Shares Spy Fiction
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Pray for Brave Heart Helen MacInnes · 1955 · 256p · ≈ 8h · Moderate About the undeclared and ever-waging war of our time, the war for men's minds, and the action takes place in Switzerland. Shares Spy Fiction
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The Whip Hand Victor Canning · 1965 · ★ 4.0 · 271p · ≈ 9h · Moderate Shares Spy Fiction with this book.
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The second lady Irving Wallace · 1980 · ★ 3.9 · 383p · ≈ 12h · Moderate Shares Spy Fiction with this book.
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Mysterious Mr. Sabin Edward Phillips Oppenheim · 1900 · 370p · ≈ 12h · Moderate "The mysterious Mr. Sabin is an unscrupulous French royalist who aids the German government in a conspiracy of war against England. His part in the plot is that of securing valuable papers recording the coast defenses of England, for which services he demands Germany's conquest of France and the restoration of the monarchy in the person of Prince Henri and his cousin, Helene of… Shares Spy Fiction
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Family Trade James Carroll · 1982 · 400p · ≈ 13h · Moderate Shares Spy Fiction with this book.
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The man who lost the war W. T. Tyler · 1980 · ★ 3.5 · 434p · ≈ 14h · Moderate Shares Spy Fiction with this book.
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If you can't be good Ross Thomas · 1973 · ★ 4.1 · 249p · ≈ 8h · Moderate Shares Spy Fiction with this book.
The Paris Daughter
The Paris Daughter Kristin Harmel · 2023 · ★ 4.5 · 442p · ≈ 14h · Moderate Instant New York Times bestseller!“A gorgeous, gut-wrenching” (Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author) historical novel about two mothers facing unthinkable choices as the Nazis invade France—from the New York Times bestselling author Kristin Harmel. Paris, 1939: Young mothers Elise and Juliette become fast friends the day they meet in the beautiful Bois de Boulogne. Though there is a… Shares France
Murder in St. Giles
Murder in St. Giles Ashley Gardner · 2018 · 304p · ≈ 10h · Moderate Shares Great Britain with this book.
The Scottish Prisoner
The Scottish Prisoner Diana Gabaldon · 2012 · ★ 4.5 · 560p · ≈ 18h · Moderate “This could be the worthy Lord John Grey’s breakout novel, as readers are treated to large dollops of Outlander hero Jamie Fraser.”—Booklist   A captivating return to the world Diana Gabaldon created in her Outlander and Lord John series, The Scottish Prisoner is a masterpiece of epic history, wicked deceit, and scores that can only be settled in blood.   London, 1760. For Jamie Fraser,… Shares Great Britain
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His Majesty's Dragon Naomi Novik · 2006 · ★ 4.1 · 356p · ≈ 11h · Moderate Aerial combat brings a thrilling new dimension to the Napoleonic Wars as valiant warriors rise to Britain's defense by taking to the skies . . . not aboard aircraft but atop the mighty backs of fighting dragons.When HMS Reliant captures a French frigate and seizes its precious cargo, an unhatched dragon egg, fate sweeps Capt. Will Laurence from his seafaring life into an uncertain future--and an… Shares Great Britain. Royal Navy, Officers, Great Britain
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The Dragon and the Raven G. A. Henty · 1800 · ★ 3.9 · 216p · ≈ 7h · Challenging For many years England was assailed by Danish hordes whose barbarians reduced the Saxons to pitiable legions of disconnected and ravished communities. In the later 800's A.D. a man named Alfred emerged from the darkened European scene and by his wisdom and knowledge and bravery, he gathered together an army of valorous warriors who banished the Vikings back to the North. This true historic tale… Shares Great Britain
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Yellow-dog contract Ross Thomas · 1977 · ★ 4.0 · 264p · ≈ 8h · Moderate Shares Spy Fiction with this book.

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