The Admiral’s Game

by David Donachie

Book 5 in the John Pearce series.

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Lieutenant John Pearce tries to prove that Ralph Barclay secured his position through perjury and abuse. Emily Barclay possesses evidence against her husband, but the law prevents her from testifying directly and makes her nephew vulnerable to pressure.

Barclay responds by using family, rank and influence to isolate Pearce and destroy the case. The contest becomes a struggle over witnesses and reputation in which naval command can conceal private wrongdoing as effectively as it rewards courage.