re: For Love of Country by William C. Hammond (Naval Institute Press, 10/15/10), historical fiction, hardcover, 256 pages, $29.95.

Please consider hosting a November chat with Bill Hammond as guest.
He is a literary agent and publishing industry consultant in addition to
being a novelist and makes an articulate, engaging discussion leader for writers and readers.

This is the second book in his Cutler Chronicles series about a Boston shipping dynasty in the 1780's before Washington was President and before the Navy was born.

The book appeals equally to men and women and is driven by the ship Captain's relationships--personal, professional and political. This is heroic literary fiction at its most authentic, including the language and customs of the time, right down to the smallest entertaining detail.

Bio, synopsis, endorsements and reviews can be found at

Author’s site:
http://www.bill-hammond.com

Publisher’s bookpage:
http://www.usni.org/store/books/fiction/love-country