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Bob Saves The Queen
Paperback
HumorMystery & ThrillerGeneral Fiction
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Aug 28 2025
Pages: 112
Weight: 0.35
Height: 0.23 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
One retired commander. One decommissioned frigate. One mad idea that just might work.
When Commander Bob Thistlewaite learns that HMS Cleopatra-affectionately known as the Queen-is destined for the scrapyard, he does the only logical thing: he buys her. With no wife to stop him and just enough pension to risk it all, Bob sets out to transform the Cold War-era frigate into a floating hotel. What follows is a riotous refit involving floral duvets, rum-soaked banquets, and a crew of misfit veterans who refuse to go quietly into retirement.
But as Cleopatra becomes the toast of Portsmouth's harbor, old enemies stir. Enter Canjeh, a Somali pirate with a scar and a score to settle. What begins as a raid turns into a reunion, and the Queen must once again defend her honor-this time with karaoke, porridge, and a very confused city council.
Packed with wit, warmth, and a deep respect for naval tradition, Bob Saves the Queen is a rollicking tale of second chances, unlikely friendships, and the stubborn pride of a ship that refuses to be forgotten.
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