Lamb in Command

by Kenneth Maynard

In taking over the helm of a mail frigate en route to Spain, Captain Matthew Lamb encounters a mutinous first mate and French privateers and must prove his competency

208 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1986

Reviews

[Jim Purcell · Rating 3 out of 5]

Apparently, the last, written in 1986, of this series which was off to a fair start. With a suitable history, an interesting main character, and a lively storyline.

[Gregory Lamb · Rating 3 out of 5]

I had to read this because of the title. It was a fun read and ended in an afternoon because it was so short. If you like the era of the British Navy on the high seas, this book and the other two in the series will not disappoint. However, Forster and O'Brian have covered much of the same ground.