Brewer and the Portuguese Gold

De: James Keffer

Narrado por: Nigel Peever

Newly promoted to captain, William Brewer is tasked to serve and defend British interests in the waters off Brazil. But who defines what constitutes Britain’s Interests? Portugal’s former colony is declaring independence, and an independent Brazil might better serve Britain’s economic development. King George, however, chooses to support Portugal’s monarch and his efforts to retain the colony. At the very least, Portugal’s king wants to retrieve the royal treasury that was sent to Brazil for safekeeping during the Napoleonic wars. So British ships are sent to support Portugal’s interests, even when many of the captains - and even more of the crewmen - are more than sympathetic towards Brazil.

The age of sail is nearing its zenith: Ships are faster, navies wield more influence, and modernizations are improving shipboard life. But Brewer is inheriting a ship whose previous captain exercised brutal control over his men until crew members mutinied against him. No less a personage than Admiral Hornblower is hoping Brewer can restore morale before it’s too late. But it may already be too late, at least for some. And it certainly doesn’t make Brewer’s job any easier when a renegade British officer takes it upon himself to champion Brazil’s cause. Admiral Cochrane audaciously sets out to recruit disgruntled British sailors for the new Brazilian Navy - at a much higher rate of pay!

At the risk of starting a war with Brazil, a small fleet of British ships led by Admiral Hardy is tasked with spiriting away a royal fortune in Portuguese gold across the pirate-ridden waters of the Atlantic. It will take the combined ingenuity and skill of Brewer, his officers, and crew to even have a chance of accomplishing their mission.

©2021 James Keffer (P)2021 Penmore Press

the narration in life like of the battles

I enjoyed the narration of the battles I did not like the politics very much I depend upon the history to be truthful and researched that the Portuguese crown jewels and money was all down in Brazil is interesting I will research that

Fantastic! My favorite Brewer book so far

One of the many things I appreciate about this series is that the author writes action very well. Many authors, even ones with great ideas, mess up the action sequences with too many moments of "then he fired his gun, then he turned around, then he stabbed another bad guy, then he fired again, then he turned around again"...until we're all starting to wish the battle would hurry up and end. But James Keffer makes every action scene easy to visualize and enjoyable. And this book, Brewer and the Portuguese Gold, has plenty of action. Brewer really shows how much courage he has, and how far he'll go to do his duty. And the audio effects and narration are awesome! This series is one of best as far as being immersed in the book.

Great story, love the sound effects!

Really enjoyed this book, the recording was excellent along with some sound effects that enhance the listen.

Brewer & French Admiral

Brewer takes ALL - marriage, French friends and all hands safe with prize and his chef .

Enjoyable

I enjoy most tall ship novels. The Brewer series is good fun. This volume is at times a little disjointed and ends abruptly leaving it set for the next in the series, but nonetheless was enjoyable and fun.
I believe that Peever's outstanding narration and production work makes the audiobook very worth your while.

very good

Loved it !! this story. the narrator is so fantastic it's like your really there!! good overall

I hate it when it ends!

Oh, my God! The Brewer series are the very best books! And Nigel Peever brings them to life. You always can tell when an author, his book and the narrator are meant to be together and the work is pure gold. It is when you find yourself laughing at the jokes, smiling and sad. The only thing I DON'T like.... is that I have to wait to find out how Mr. Green is doing. 😒