Much of the Ramage series follows a formula. But it is a formula that works. There are flashbacks to previous books but they are done in a manner that is not annoying to this reader.

What I like the most is that the book while it focuses on Lord Ramage, it does not do so at the expense of the other characters of the books.

An enjoy able book and easy satisfying read. ( )

Ramage's honeymoon in France terminated by a new breakout of war. He, adroitly, escapes and is soon careering off to Devil's Island to rescue some French royalists.
Excellent series, sometimes based upon actual events. Always a good story with interesting characters, puzzling quandaries and sometimes quirky solutions. Age of sail tyros should read early in their literary questing for his knowledge and insights into fighting, sailing and British Navy life during these quite fascinating times. Many set in the Caribbean where Pope lived for most of his writing career enabling him to provide very helpful maps, not often found in fiction, for his scenarios. ( )