Darryl62

My preference is for the wonderful Lord Brenwood rather than the vacuous reality of Travis and Will. I was surprised by the comments of @PrivateTim, as I thought that no one had made mention of current events other than in a jovial manner, and if my incredulous response was ill received, then I apologise, mine was related to the heat wave and people avoiding the State Fair. We here in Australia are wll conditioned to 40 degrees plus ( Celsius). But you in the USA might find it taxing.

I am wondering which of the 2 new additions will be a spy, suspect not the Purser, but an untitled 2nd lieutenant susceptible to offers of advancement and or a title.. Would be curious to hear from Winkler and Jacobs how they get with the crew and any honest feedback about the refurbished ship, and uniforms! Here in Australia, the 4th July was just another Saturday watching the ongoing show across the pacific with incredulity.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-02/matthew-flinders-australian-history/106840188?utm_campaign=abc_news_web&utm_content=link&utm_medium=content_shared&utm_source=abc_news_web @Mark Arbour, another real life character that reminded me immediately or or George Granger. Mr Flinders is well regarded here in Australia, Flinders Range ( mountains actually) named after him

Waiting for the shoe to drop with Evelyn and Daniel, even Aaron that Austin is the Alpha they are needing, just needs Xavier to do the turning. Just my 2 cents @Painawakened...

Ah, 5 am that USA / Australia match. You won, we lost. Still, we had some of the best chants going. Agree with all your comments, a brick wall at 100 miles an hour is looming

From Sydney Australia, google maps led me to look up locations! And they are real! Surprised that they exist and pleased in equal parts.

I have every business day had an appointment at 3 pm, ( Sydney Australia) and I waited for the chapter to upload, no one ever came into the conference room for me. Some days I came out happy, others no so much.. the last few days people walked rapidly away from me by the look on my face. Then had afternoon tea to think about it. 450 staff following along without knowing it..

A prequel perhaps? He definitely has a story of his younger years to tell for sure

Oh my.. well.. just... last three chapters, and still that part of the world is on fire. Your a mighty fine author and you have made me sweat over our heroes. Whew, get them on the ship away!!!

I was struck by Darien calling Wylan Husband, the first time by memory, and I heard it in my head with anguish. Well written indeed.

I was in Turkey some years ago ( working for TV during Eurovision) and was in the city of Troy at the movies, watching Troy with Turkish subtitles. Owners had to pause the film to allow for smokes and wild, passionate conversation before resuming the film. Strong 💪 in pride of history

Turkish television does historical drama really well, as they have locations that can be anywhere along the Mediterranean. Handsome men as well as a bonus. Oh, hopefully they make it through the next phase and escape to Europe with all the treasures that have accumulated!

I think our dear Captains bedroom antics will be curtailed by the sheer fact of A/ knowing that spies are about, B/ reputation is strong but not as strong as in Britain and therefore his reputation is for both himself, his English navy and this King are at stake. C/ the amount of work involved in getting the ship to rights and dealing with miscreants along the way. D/ i am betting that a flogging will happen before a bedding. Ah, if only George took over the weekly timetable...from the rats of Harvard.. just wishing.

Excellent chapter, but it has left me unsettled and unsure. You really know about curve balls...

I was surprised that Ashot was not punished for his actions. If word got back to the Amir that his missive was opened by another, read aloud to laughter, might a 17 year old with army and behing the Vanguard might be tempted to take action to protect his reputation? Might Darian have seen this consequence? Their position is precarious if Tyre acted, would others take aim,lord Darian is indeed distracted.