The Spoils of Conquest

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Set against the backdrop of 1798, the story follows Captain Nathan Peake on a critical mission to warn British India of an impending French invasion. Tasked with commanding the under-equipped Bombay Marine, he faces the challenge of thwarting French supply lines while safeguarding trade routes from pirates. As he navigates these dangers, Nathan uncovers unsettling truths about the East India Company's operations, forcing him to confront difficult personal dilemmas that test his loyalties and principles.