The Victory (Morland Dynasty) [Paperback]

Cynthia Harrod-Eagles (Author)

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Series: Morland Dynasty | Publication Date: July 1, 1989

In the Morland Dynasty series, the majestic sweep of English history is richly and movingly portrayed through the fictional lives of the Morland family. It is 1803, and Lucy’s lover Weston, and Mary’s husband Haworth, are both sea-officers involved with the naval blockade. James’ wife, Mary Ann, sees for herself the grim realities of life in the slums of plague-torn Manchester. And while Lucy enjoys the frivolities of Regency London, her neglected husband Chetwyn seeks comfort in a quarter which will bring him disgrace and ruin.

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In the Morland Dynasty Series, the majestic sweep of English history is richly and movingly portrayed through the fictional lives of the Morland family. The 22 volumes that comprise this elegantly produced series offer entertainment of the most compelling kind.

About the Author

Cynthia Harrod Eagles won the Young Writers' Award with her first novel, THE WAITING GAME and won the Romantic Novel of the Year Award with EMILY. She has written over 50 books including 29 volumes of the Morland Dynasty, which she will be taking up to present day.

Product Details

• Paperback: 447 pages
• Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group (July 1, 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0751506494
• ISBN-13: 978-0751506495
• Product Dimensions: 1.2 x 4.2 x 7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.3 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #766,291 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars #12: 1803-06. Covers the Battle of Trafalgar, February 13, 2010

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In Manchester, James's wife Mary Anne becomes embroiled in the plight of the working poor. Lucy, Lady Aylesbury, is most of the focus of the 12th book in the Morland Dynasty series. Her lover Weston is a captain in the Navy; her husband Chetwyn develops a friendship with a young man, and their relationship causes much scandal. Haworth, Mary's husband, is also a captain in the Navy, and witnesses firsthand the Battle of Trafalgar. Lucy's relationship with Weston sails along (pardon the pun), until...

This is a pretty decent addition to the series, although I felt that Lucy was a bit foolish at times and Chetwyn very hypocritical. Chetwyn is definitely not one of my favorite characters in this series, though I hope he improves with time. Nobody seems particularly happy or optimistic about the future, which can make for some pretty bleak reading a times. Cynthia Harrod-Eagles is especially adept at describing great historical moments; the Battle of Trafalgar is depicted with painstaking precision, significant considering that it is the lynchpin that holds this book in the series together. British naval history is not an area in which my knowledge or interest is strong, but there were several scenes that had me gripped! This entry in the Morland saga is a bit of a downer, but it's still a good read.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Marine masterpiece, August 23, 2008

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This review is from: The Victory (Morland Dynasty) (Paperback)

In 1803, Naopleon Buonaparte is set to invade England with a huge navy, leaving the English fleet of old, tired ships under the command of Admiral Horatio Nelson to protect its shores. In this, the 12th in the Morland family series, affairs of the heart bode ill for many of its members. Lucy's estranged husband, Lord Chetwyn is allowing his affection for a young man to damage his credibility and that of his family, while Lucy's long time lover, Weston is away at sea for most of the time, blockading Brest, where the French fleet is tied up. At Morland Place in the north, James's wife, Mary Anne, spends as much time away with her father as she does at home and while there on a visit, suffers the consequences of mixing with the poor and diseased who are battling cholera. It's not a happy time for any of the family and I hope that it's merely a bridging time until the next episode.