Born to an English father and a French mother, lieutenant Charles Saunders Hayden's career is damned by his ?mixed? heritage. Assigned to the HMS Themis , an aging frigate under the command of a captain reviled by his crew for both his brutality towards his men and his cowardice in battle, Hayden is torn between honor and duty, as the British navy engages the French in a centuries-old struggle for power.
Adventures of Charles Hayden Series
This series plunges readers into the turbulent world of naval warfare and political intrigue at the close of the 18th century. Follow the journey of a young naval officer navigating a treacherous landscape of duty, honor, and loyalty amidst escalating international conflict. Each installment delivers thrilling adventures where courage and quick decisions are paramount for survival in a brutal maritime environment. Prepare for a saga filled with betrayal, bravery, and heroic stands on the high seas.
Recommended Reading Order
A Battle Won
- 568 pages
- 20 hours of reading
'Fire as she bears. Rake her, lads.' Winter, 1793. Newly promoted Master and Commander Charles Hayden's orders are to deliver the frigate HMS Themis to Lord Admiral Hood, whose fleet is sheltering in the Mediterranean. Only hours out of port, however, and the Themis is engaging with the French navy.
A Ship of War
- 501 pages
- 18 hours of reading
Captain Charles Hayden has orders to destroy a French frigate sailing from Le Havre and to gather intelligence from a royalist spy. On discovering French plans for an imminent attack on British soil, Hayden must return to Portsmouth to give warning before it is too late. But the enemy have been lying in wait for him, and so begins a dangerous chase out into the Atlantic and into the midst of a French squadron.