Captain from Connecticut

by C.S. Forester
Category: "Fiction - Historical"
Pages:249
Year of Publication:1941
Date Added:01/21/2021
Date Read:11/07/2024
Notes:During the War of 1812, American frigate captain Josiah Peabody sets sail in the Delaware during a blizzard to get through the British blockade. In company with two privateers, he comes upon a British convoy and disables three warships in separate actions before taking several prizes. He then heads for the Caribbean and preys on British colony traders sailing island to island. Along the way he comes in contact with a French vessel and sees Anne, niece of the governor or Martinique, and falls instantly in love. A short time later, he pulls in to Martinique, meets her again, and marries her. Meanwhile, British captain Davenant sails into the harbor with the three ships Peabody defeated. Since it's a neutral port, the Delaware and the British ships can't fight and can't leave within 24 hours of each other. During the period when both Peabody and Davenant are stuck, they join together to capture a pirate ship, fight a duel, and then come to agreement to meet in a one-on-one battle. But before that can occur, peace is declared, and Davenant marries Anne's aunt, making Peabody and Davenant related.
My Rating: 6

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Review - Captain from Connecticut

An early Forester, and it shows. There are hints of Hornblower here, but the characters are shallow and the story becomes a series of underdeveloped action scenes that follow one another rapidly. The love story, where Peabody and Anne decide to marry on their third meeting and having spent about an hour together, all of it in company, was just silly.

Reviewed by Roger on 2024-11-07 18:55:43

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