LT Leary Commanding by David Drake

Lt. Leary, Commanding is the second installment in David Drake's Republic of Cinnabar Navy (RCN) series, also known as the Lt. Leary series. This military science fiction novel continues the adventures of Lieutenant Daniel Leary and his adept signals officer, Adele Mundy, as they navigate the complexities of interstellar warfare and political intrigue.​amazon.co.uk+5goodreads.com+5amazon.co.uk+5en.wikipedia.org

In this sequel to With the Lightnings, Leary commands the corvette Princess Cecile, affectionately nicknamed "the sissy."Flush with the success of defeating an enemy battleship against overwhelming odds, Leary and his crew face new challenges that test their skills and camaraderie. ​amazon.com+4goodreads.com+4goodreads.com+4

The RCN series draws inspiration from historical naval adventures, particularly Patrick O'Brian's Aubrey-Maturin series, transposing the essence of 19th-century naval warfare into a science fiction setting. Drake's narrative combines tactical space battles with rich character development, offering readers a blend of action and depth. ​