Historic Naval Fiction Series
The Merriman Chronicles
The French Invasion
Book 3
Updated 2024 Edition
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Recalled home from the West Indies, Commander James Merriman is promoted to the rank of Post Captain and given command of the frigate ‘Lord Stevenage.’ It is known that the French are amassing an army and a fleet to invade Ireland and join with Irish rebels.If it succeeds then England will be ringed by enemy countries under the control of Napoleon Bonaparte, and only the navy stands between France and England.
Once again Merriman is involved in the murky world of secret agents with English spymaster Mr Grahame, a man he knows well, to find out what they can about the French plans in Ireland where Merriman’s old enemy Moreau, a French agent, appears once more. This is a rousing story about murder, fights with the French at sea and ashore with the background of the real French invasion of Ireland which was attempted but failed.
Reviews of The French Invasion
Stirring stuff!
"Quite a page turner, some good twists! Historical accuracy observed. Looking forward the next adventure that hope fully races on!"
Another good entry
in this series
"Another good entry in this Age of Fighting Sail series that uses intelligence gathering as a major theme. New rank, new ship and a new focus for them to target, Ireland. It is not a question, will Napoleon invade but where and when. Another small skein of history turned into a lively story albeit with a serious dark thread of violence running through it"
Merriman in Ireland
"Another great instalment of Merriman's adventures.
It is hard in this genre to add freshness to such a short period of history but the author does so with this adventure based on an invasion attempt in Ireland and also using Chester as a base for the family.
Nice sub plots and the tale moves along swiftly.
To fans of this type I would really recommend and look forward to the next one"
Gives Patrick O'Brien a run for his money
"Great sea stories great history I highly recommend these books.
Easy reading wonderful, very well written, I'm sure you'll enjoy them all"
Excellent written book
"Roger Burnage has written another excellent British Navy book. I really like his way of tying all characters together but not too much detail of each. Really keeps the story moving and interesting.
Great book & I look forward to reading the next one"
A jolly good naval tale
"How the French stepped on their own sword, and stayed in the fight is amazing. Here's hoping for many sequels. Merriman seems well on his way to a great career"