Nelson and Fanny - A Memoir

Nelson's career had begun with such promise, but by the early 17 nineties, he was clearly stalled. His shenanigans in the west indies had taken him out of favor with the high command. No matter how hard he tried, no matter what connections he leaned on, nelson could not get assigned a new ship. And so began a few frustrating, uncomfortable years on shore. In 17 92, captain behind nelson on the seniority list, was assigned a ship. Nelson had been passed over. There could be no doubt that he was out of favor. But we now know all will change when british france declared war on april 93,. On April 15th