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When the Darroch twins return to Boston from adventures across the continent with Lewis and Clark and within the Mediterranean Sea against Barbary Pirates, they find themselves drawn to the same socialite. Set against the rise of tensions with England, this love triangle has the potential to tear the Darroch clan asunder. The younger brother must set aside his jealousy within a primogenitary world to find reconciliation. The fear of death looms large as a barrier to overcoming social prejudices he must conquer. While the older brother must prove himself to a bride he adores, but one that ...

Captain Caleb Currie finds the crew of the Rebel Destroyer Unity warming to his command style. Younger than most of those around him, he struggles to maintain credibility for the posting. Given his past success in inserting a spy into the Imperial court, he is once again tasked to penetrate Rigel space. This high-risk mission places the young captain center stage within a growing rebel movement. Technology advances leaving the rebel edge in weaponry lost amid space dust. When it is discovered an Electromatic Pulse can negate the Imperial advantage, the Unity is sent to the dark side of Old ...

The Calder Chronicles are a coming of age story of Delmar Calder beginning in the 1680s. His journey takes him from his home in Guildford, England to a posting as Midshipman aboard HMS Swiftsure. He must navigate the complex path of professional and personal relationships both aboard his ship and ashore. During these travels he discovers a partner that offers love, home, and a future. It is against these possibilities that Delmar Calder must balance his duty to King and country with his pursuit of personal happiness. Beyond the horizon, unseen enemies gather to challenge England on the ...

This is the second book in the Panzer series dedicated to mounted combat in World War II. The first book, “Panzer Trilogy” details the experiences of two tank crews and a tank destroyer reconnaissance section in the European Theater. This volume uses the same trilogy format to follow a Japanese tank crew as they march down the Malaya Peninsula to Singapore. They must overcome the two-headed monster of the British army and jungle covered terrain to secure this key objective. The next vignette follows a British crew fighting to withdrawal across Burma to reach the safety of India ahead of...

Aldrich Wishart, an established smuggler, captains the Melvina across the colonies in the Leo Constellation. Lady Tisserande, the constellation’s leader, is eager to channel his skills, and his affections, for her own designs. While the work is boarderline ethical, the crew is unable to turn aside the compensation. Running weapons to rebels, moving contraband into forbidden zones, and confronting pirates that stand against Lady Tisserande’s interests all collide to challenge the crew of the Melvina. Amid this constant interstellar conflict, Captain Wishart at last connects with someone ...

Being born a bastard amid the rough and tumble Highlands of Scotland opened few opportunities for John Lamont as he entered the 1800s. Suffering isolation within his clan, he sets his course across the Atlantic to find opportunity in the sugar trade on the Island of Trinidad. New to the slave trade, he must reconcile his traditional values with the economic reality of the marketplace. Tribal conflicts carried from a continent away, only serve to complicate his enterprise. After struggling to establish himself within this new social order, he finds a growing abolitionist movement in London ...

Adventure takes to the high seas during the age of sail as Annette Armtrove joins Royal Marine Captain William Darroch aboard HMS Comet in Caribbean waters. Following their pursuit of pirate treasure, together they face many challenges as the ship is homeward bound. The rough and tumble world of the American Colonies defy social norms of England forcing this couple to face new tests to their devotion. A violent storm cast them to Vigo, Spain, where a prolong stop for repairs spins new changes into this couple’s world. She must reconcile her duty to the ship’s captain, against conflicts ...

Being thrust into command of the Rebel Destroyer Unity, Captain Caleb Currie finds resistance from a crew that considers him too young to command. This undercurrent provides immediate conflict as he settles into the captain’s chair. When the Rebel Fleet commander considers him expendable, he is sent on a mission to insert a spy into the Imperial Court. The resulting information gain from this clandestine soirée places him yet again in harm’s way as the Unity is sent to reconnoiter Imperial space. The results of this probe place the entire Rebel Fleet on a raid deep into enemy space. ...

Book III of the Calder Chronicles traces the rise of Lieutenant Delmar Calder beginning in 1700 aboard HMS Somerset. His journey takes him from Portsmouth, England into the contested waters of the Caribbean and the Mediterranean. He must navigate the complex path of professional and personal relationships both aboard his ship and ashore. With the loss of his first love ashore, new opportunities for romance surface from the most unlikely source. It is against these possibilities that Delmar Calder must balance his duty to King and country with his pursuit of personal happiness. Beyond the ...

Coming of age within the rough and tumble wooden walls of a sailing ship, Midshipman Calder must navigate his growing love for Christina Armtrove, interactions with shipmates, and his duty to the Crown. When competition, revenge, and honor collide aboard HMS Swiftsure the resulting mix is potentially deadly. While his love for Christina continues to mature, she reveals a secret from her past that will forever impact their emerging relationship. Against this backdrop, he must earn the right to take the Lieutenant’s Examination or lose his posting in the Royal Navy. Beyond the horizon, ...

Romance meets adventure during the age of sail as Annette Armtrove sets out to capture the affections Captain William Darroch of the Royal Marines aboard HMS Comet. Securing a posting as the Ship Captain’s cook her travels take her across the Atlantic where HMS Comet and crew must struggle to suppress the rising pirate activity of the Brotherhood of the Coast. It is during these battles that Annette discovers, much to everyone’s surprise, that she is more talented with a blade than anyone could have foreseen. Captain Darroch has to reconcile his duty to the British Empire and internal ...

Born during the American Revolution, twin boys take divergent paths into adulthood. Justin holds to the family line finding his future on the sea. As a midshipman in the fledgling American Navy, he is thrown once again against Barbary Pirates. Action in the Mediterranean proves a challenging crucible shaking his core beliefs. Micaiah joins the Lewis and Clark Expedition to explore the vast unknown lands of the recent Louisiana Purchase. He finds his refined upbringing within Boston’s elite poor schooling for what lies ahead. Boston’s leading debutantes plot for the twins return, each ...

Conflict grips the crew of HMS Comet as the ship is cast into the War of the Quadruple Alliance. William sends Annette north to the safety of Scotland only to find she is more exposed to peril there than the wooden decks of their ship. Separation deepens the bonds between them while testing both their love for each other and loyalty to England. Rivals appear from Captain Dorrach’s past to challenge his deep affections for Annette. It is through this struggle that a deep appreciation for the meaning of home is realized.

Following the Mexican-America War, California explodes amid the transition to Washington’s jurisdiction and the discovery of gold. The crew of the C. W. Lawrence is the first federal representation on the West Coast, challenging the crew to assert order over an untamed land. Each sailor finds their character tested as to their duty to the Republic, the lure of quick riches, and the fulfillment of lust denied. Not all will prove worthy to the challenge.

The approaching conflict for independence on the North American seaboard, threatens the fabric of Newport society. The HMS Rose arrives as a physical reminder that the Crown’s will shall not easily be set aside. Against this clash of arms, the daughters of two leading families find their struggle for affections of Lionel Trotter as intense as the conflict that splashes ashore. Amid these twin disputes, love, lust, and power rise and fall on a shifting tide. Other works by the author in this time period include the Calder Chronicles, the HMS Comet series, and the Darroch Diaries available ...

Cast free from the Royal Navy, Darroch finds himself committed to building his home on land granted him on the frontier. The contrast between the social life of Boston, and the sparse refinements of his new surroundings, place a strain on his family and threaten their very safety. Against this backdrop, a rising current resisting the dictates of Parliament will forever change the trajectory of this emerging colony. This tale continues the story of the Darroch Diaries and its forerunners the Calder Chronicles and the HMS Comet series available at www.amazon.com/author/lamont78.

Exiting the exam for lieutenant, Midshipman Darroch is unsure what is ahead. He soon finds himself cast upon an unknown sea and must prove himself to new senior leadership, his peers, and the crew. He is driven by a deep seeded need to prove himself to his father despite the distance between them. His deployment takes him to the New World where he confronts: French warships, smugglers, and privateers. Coming of age, he becomes aware of the possibilities of romance and love in an uncertain world of shifting social norms and expectations. This tale continues the story of the HMS Comet series ...

Newly promoted to Lieutenant, Robert Darroch finds himself up against old foes. The resulting insights, coupled with political maneuvering by his former lover, lead to his assignment spying along the Canal du Midi in southern France. The results of this mission have the potential to forever change is standing within the Royal Navy. But it is his ongoing desire to reconnect with Shana Garlick that animates with thoughts, desires, and actions. The struggles before him demand a rebirth of all he knows, will he survive the metamorphosis? This tale continues the story of the Darroch Diaries and ...

In 1719, William Tonia is born during the War of the Quadruple Alliance. The shadow of violence that surrounded his birth hangs over him like darkening Atlantic Ocean storm clouds. It is across this angry sea that he must set his course in search of both how his mother met her demise and to find his father's identity. On the sea, he is recruited as a merchant seaman, smuggler, and pirate. He is drawn into the service of the Spanish King during the War of Jenkin's Ear to defend the Caribbean possession of Cartagena. His heroics during this battle earn him entrance into a social setting for ...

As his ship returns to England, Midshipman Darroch finds himself assigned ashore for the first time since donning the naval uniform. Entering at the height of the Social Season in London, he encounters romance from unexpected directions. The interplay of duty, politics, and romance combine in unforeseen ways to challenge his happiness and professional reputation. An abrupt reassignment afloat opens his return to the New World amid the closing months of the War of Jenkins Ear. Challenges from both the Spanish and French consume his nautical aptitude. But it is his introduction to power at ...