<p><b><i>Readers of Patrick O''Brian and C. S. Forester will love this sensational swashbuckling naval adventure from <u>multi-million copy seller Alexander Kent</u>.</i></b><br><b><br>''One of our foremost writers of naval fiction'' - <i>Sunday Times</i><br>''Shipwreck, survival...a spirited battle, a splendid yarn'' - <i>The Times</i><br>''A fantastic book - did not want to put it down'' -- ***** Reader review<br>''Well written, nautically and historically excellent'' -- ***** Reader review<br>''A fast moving, captivating, page turner - not recommended if you want to go to sleep right away'' -- ***** Reader review<br>''A rollicking maritime yarn'' -- ***** Reader review</b><br>*********************************************************************************************<br><b>1789: NEW SOUTH WALES</b>. Into <b>Sydney</b>, capital of Britain''s infant colony, sails the frigate <b><i>Tempest</i></b>. She is one of His Majesty''s ships employed in policing the new southern trade routes.