About this book
A Middy of the Slave Squadron: A West African Story by Harry Collingwood launches listeners into a tense Victorian naval adventure where a young midshipman must prove his mettle amid the dangers of the West African coast.
Set during the Royal Navy’s anti‑slavery patrols, this sea story follows life aboard a corvette as officers and crew hunt slavers, battle weather and disease, and confront moral challenges far from home. Collingwood—himself a naval architect—brings authoritative seamanship and authentic nautical terminology to every scene, creating vivid shipboard detail, brisk action, and a coming‑of‑age arc that balances courage with conscience. The novel captures the era’s atmosphere: the discipline of naval routine, the exotic and perilous tropical setting, and the moral drive behind abolitionist patrols, all framed within classic late‑19th‑century storytelling.
Ideal for fans of historical fiction, teen/young adult nautical tales, and classic sea stories, this audiobook appeals to listeners who enjoy richly textured maritime adventure, period detail, and a clear moral center. Tune in for a stirring, well‑crafted voyage that showcases Collingwood’s mastery of naval life and high‑seas suspense.
