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- Fiction
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- Authors:
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Mark Arbour
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- Editors:
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sat8997
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- Beta Readers:
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Westie
HMS Valiant 7. Bridgemont
Sub-genres:
Historical Romance,
Nautical ,
Swashbuckler,
Historical Literary,
Family Drama,
Historical Adventure,
Historical Drama,
Family Saga
George Granger has been home for six months on parole, anxiously awaiting news that he has been exchanged, hoping that once he is, he can once again return to active duty in the Royal Navy. Now, in May, 1799, his wish is granted.
div>Before reading this story, consider:
1. It contains graphic descriptions of sex.
2. British money was denominated in either Guineas or Pounds. A Guinea was worth about 25-30 shillings, while a Pound was worth about 20 shillings. If coins are used, the reference is in Guineas, otherwise it is in Pounds. A guinea is worth approximately $300 US dollars in 2014, which means a shilling was worth approximately $10.
3. The characters in this story are fictional with the exception of some well-known historical figures. The involvement of those characters is fictional.
4. The story is written with modern day language, as opposed to that used in 18th century England.
- Signature Author
- 02/24/2014 (Updated: 02/11/2017)
- 46 Chapters
- 237,027 Words
- 470,925 Views
- 862 Comments
- Mature
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Story Recommendations (12 members)
- Action Packed 10
- Addictive/Pacing 10
- Characters 12
- Chills 2
- Cliffhanger 6
- Compelling 3
- Feel-Good 2
- Humor 2
- Smoldering 5
- Tearjerker 2
- Unique 6
- World Building 7
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Table of Contents
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1.
Chapter 1
- 5,159 Words
- 15,279 Views
- 26 Comments
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Chapter 2
- 5,486 Words
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Chapter 3
- 4,980 Words
- 12,874 Views
- 18 Comments
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Chapter 4
- 5,123 Words
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- 23 Comments
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Chapter 5
- 5,637 Words
- 9,651 Views
- 18 Comments
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Chapter 6
- 5,854 Words
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- 18 Comments
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Chapter 7
- 5,244 Words
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- 23 Comments
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Chapter 8
- 5,033 Words
- 9,726 Views
- 17 Comments
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Chapter 9
- 5,015 Words
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Chapter 10
- 5,225 Words
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Chapter 11
- 5,072 Words
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Chapter 12
- 5,607 Words
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Chapter 13
- 5,191 Words
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Chapter 14
- 5,110 Words
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Chapter 15
- 5,127 Words
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Chapter 16
- 5,132 Words
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Chapter 17
- 5,838 Words
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Chapter 18
- 5,232 Words
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Chapter 19
- 4,959 Words
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Chapter 20
- 5,071 Words
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- 18 Comments
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Chapter 21
- 5,303 Words
- 10,119 Views
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Chapter 22
- 5,408 Words
- 10,288 Views
- 13 Comments
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Chapter 23
- 5,059 Words
- 14,362 Views
- 12 Comments
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Chapter 24
- 4,933 Words
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- 23 Comments
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Chapter 25
- 5,228 Words
- 10,459 Views
- 27 Comments
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Chapter 26
- 5,006 Words
- 9,471 Views
- 14 Comments
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Chapter 27
- 5,279 Words
- 13,162 Views
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Chapter 28
- 5,094 Words
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Chapter 29
- 4,973 Words
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Chapter 30
- 5,117 Words
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Chapter 31
- 5,111 Words
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Chapter 32
- 5,178 Words
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Chapter 33
- 5,600 Words
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Chapter 34
- 5,236 Words
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Chapter 35
- 5,233 Words
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Chapter 36
- 5,318 Words
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Chapter 37
- 5,300 Words
- 9,435 Views
- 11 Comments
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Chapter 38
- 6,140 Words
- 8,627 Views
- 18 Comments
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Chapter 39
- 4,844 Words
- 10,130 Views
- 7 Comments
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Chapter 40
- 4,443 Words
- 8,677 Views
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Chapter 41
- 4,841 Words
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- 22 Comments
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Chapter 42
- 5,209 Words
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- 17 Comments
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Chapter 43
- 5,199 Words
- 15,736 Views
- 18 Comments
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Chapter 44
- 4,591 Words
- 17,650 Views
- 26 Comments
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Chapter 45
- 5,555 Words
- 7,654 Views
- 14 Comments
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Chapter 46 (Final Chapter)
- 2,734 Words
- 8,385 Views
- 18 Comments
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