After a daring escape from a British prison, Philippe Kermorvant returns to France and gains command of a frigate in the Mediterranean, where France is trying to rebuild its decimated fleet.
Facing overwhelming odds, the fleet is forced to flee for refuge to a fortified bay. The prospect of an interminable blockade looms, but Philippe is given leave from his command to meet an enigmatic young general, who has a mission for him.
What follows is a shocking murder, a siege, a whirlwind romance and a duel to the death on the high seas, as Philippe contends with threats from every side. And amidst all this chaos, a terrible face from his past threatens to uproot everything that he has built for himself.
A fascinating naval adventure of the Age of Sail told from the French perspective, perfect for fans of Hornblower and Sharpe.
| ISBN: | 9781804360910 |
| Publication date: | 26th October 2023 |
| Author: | J D Davies |
| Publisher: | Canelo Adventure an imprint of Canelo |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 304 pages |
| Series: | The Philippe Kermorvant Thrillers |
| Genres: |
Napoleonic War fiction Naval forces and warfare Battles and campaigns Military vehicles European history: Renaissance Maritime history Early modern warfare (including gunpowder warfare) Ship design and naval architecture Navigation and seamanship Sea stories Historical romance Espionage and spy thriller Political / Legal Thrillers |