The Thunder and the Flame (1964)

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The vivid retelling of one of the most famous battles in naval history On the last day of August 1591 , Sir Richard Grenville in his famous galleon, the Revenge, must fight alone for fifteen hours against a fleet of Spanish galleons, each three times her size. Grenville, cousin of Sir Walter Raleigh and lifelong rival of Sir Francis Drake, is a soldier, sailor, and above all, servant of the Queen. Can he seize the moment in a supreme gamble? He must risk his life, his ship, his seamen and his reputation; and all he stands to gain is honour... Newly reissued for the first time in many years, The Thunder and the Flame is a period naval thriller that will delight fans of Patrick O'Brian, Julian Stockwin and C.S. Forester.