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.
It is 1793. The thunder of cannon fire echoes across the English Channel, chilling the stoutest hearts ...The opening skirmishes of the French Revolutionary War send ageing frigate HMS Themis into waters swarming with enemy ships of the line.
'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.
England, Winter 1793. Nachdem Charles Hayden einer Verurteilung durch das Kriegsgericht nur haarscharf entgangen ist, wird der junge Royal Navy Offizier erneut auf die Unglücksfregatte Themis beordert. Sein Auftrag diesmal: als so genannter „Acting Captain“ einen Versorgungskonvoi sicher ins Mittelmeer eskortieren. Doch schon bald erscheinen dunkle Wolken am Horizont - und Hayden macht seinem Ruf, Feinde anzuziehen wie ein Magnet, alle Ehre ...
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.