Providence and The Fortunate by Perry Comer Paperback Book
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Providence and The Fortunate by Perry Comer Paperback Book. ONE BOY'S EXTRAORDINARY RISE THROUGH THE RANKS OF NELSON'S NAVY Portsmouth, 1801. It's a gamble-but Asher Blake has nothing left to lose. What follows is a baptism by fire. Storm-tossed seas test his courage. Providence and The Fortunate by Perry Comer Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description FROM STREET ORPHAN TO NAVAL OFFICER-ONE BOY'S EXTRAORDINARY RISE THROUGH THE RANKS OF NELSON'S NAVY Portsmouth, 1801. Thirteen-year-old Asher Blake is dying on the streets-homeless, starving, and desperate. When he stumbles upon a beaten naval captain in a cemetery, he makes a choice that will change his life forever. Captain James Goodwin of HMS Fortunate offers the desperate boy a chance: join the ship's company as a cabin boy. It's a gamble-but Asher Blake has nothing left to lose. What follows is a baptism by fire. Ash must learn the brutal ways of a warship while Fortunate patrols the dangerous waters of the Mediterranean. Storm-tossed seas test his courage. Prize-taking raids against French and Spanish vessels teach him the art of naval warfare. And when a devastating storm nearly claims the ship, Ash makes a split-second decision that saves a drowning officer-and earns him a place among the ranks. But the greatest test awaits when the French fleet breaks out from Toulon. In the crucible of fleet battle-with Admiral Nelson's famous signal flying and hundreds of guns thundering-Ash will discover what it truly means to be a naval officer. From cabin boy to midshipman in less than a year, Ash Blake's rise is nothing short of extraordinary. But in the age of sail, survival itself is an achievement-and the price of glory is measured in blood. A gripping tale of courage, loyalty, and transformation set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars, PROVIDENCE AND THE FORTUNATE brings to life the brutal reality and soaring triumph of service in Nelson's Royal Navy. Perfect for fans of Patrick O'Brian's Aubrey-Maturin series, C.S. Forester's Horatio Hornblower novels and Perry Comer's Donland Series. Details ISBN-13 9798243195973 Title Providence and The Fortunate Author Perry Comer Format Paperback Year 2026 Pages 108 Publisher Independently Published GEItemID:176261998; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
