Frank Mildmay
Frank Mildmay
Frederick Marryat
Ernest Hemingway
Ernest Hemingway recommended this book in the "Ernest Hemingway on Writing" book.
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Frank Mildmay

Frank Mildmay or the Naval Officer

Frederick Marryat
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Frederick Marryat
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In the turbulent waves of the early 19th-century Royal Navy, Frank Mildmay navigates his career with a blend of audacity and charm that is as dangerous as it is captivating. A rogue at heart, Mildmay's journey is marked by the thrill of conquest, both on the high seas and in the hearts of unsuspecting beauties. His life is a relentless pursuit of adventure, where hurricanes are braved with the same fervor as a lover's embrace, and the edge of a cutlass is as familiar as a tender caress. Through every exploit and escapade, Mildmay cuts a figure that is impossible to forget, embodying the very essence of the naval hero, albeit with a scoundrel's twist. Frederick Marryat's "Frank Mildmay" is a vivid tableau of naval life, painted with the broad strokes of action and the fine lines of character. Marryat, drawing from his own experiences at sea, crafts a narrative so compelling and authentic that the salt spray nearly mists from its pages. As Mildmay ascends from a youthful rake to a position of command, his adventures serve as a testament to the complexities of honor, loyalty, and the unquenchable spirit of the sailor. In this swashbuckling tale, the reader is invited to set sail on a journey of passion, peril, and undeniable charisma, where the only certainties are adventure and the unpredictable tides of fate.

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Released
1997
1 Sep
Length
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Ernest Hemingway recommended this book in the "Ernest Hemingway on Writing" book.
— Frederick Marryat, Frank Mildmay

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