Despatches

Note from the Editor: A little late (wrong side of midnight late!) due to spending an unexpected yet very nice day in London with family. Hope you've all had a good week?

I would just like to post a quick reminder to everyone about the suitability of fics for inclusion in this newsletter. In order for a fic to be linked from Despatches, the story must take place during the Age of Sail (modern AUs cannot be linked) and fics must have an age rating visible in the post without clicking links or opening cuts.

Fanfic:
The Nizam of Hyderabad, Chapter 1; aubreyad; NC-17; Jack/Stephen, : Jack and Stephen spend the evening in Stephen’s room in the Grapes as they return from Barcelona in mid-September 1820 and discuss old times.
The Nizam of Hyderabad, Chapter 2 by josbanks; Aubreyad; G; Stephen, Sophie; Sophie tells Stephen that all play and no work makes Jack a fractious boy.
The Nizam of Hyderabad, Chapter 3 by josbanks; Aubreyad; PG; Sir Joseph Blaine, Stephen, Jack, Lord Melville; Jack and Stephen are debriefed about a potential commission for Surprise.

Son et Lumière:
feroxargentea informs us of a dramatisation of Desolation Island on BBC Radio 4 this Sunday
From hmsacasta_feed: The Battle of Cryslers Farm Part 1
From hmsacasta_feed: The Battle of Cryslers Farm 200th Part 2
From hmsacasta_feed: Images from Flotilla Day
From hmsacasta_feed: Images from Flotilla Day 2
From hmsacasta_feed: Acasta Head Money

Of historical interest:

Miscellany and meta:

Communities and challenges:
sharpiefan wishes to gauge interest in a fic challenge

Rec of the Week:
Lions at the Gate Sharpe/Hornblower crossover; NC-17; Sharpe/Bush; Which is human, which divine

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