<p>John Bloundelle-Burton's 'The Hispaniola Plate (1683-1893)' is a tapestry of historical fiction, intertwining two distinct naval timelines into a seamless narrative. With an intricate blend of fact and fiction, Bloundelle-Burton's narrative style evokes the romantic spirit of adventure and political intrigue characteristic of the Royal Navy's storied past. His prose vividly captures the contrasts of the era spanning from the austere Cromwellia...