<p><b><i>Perfect for fans of Patrick O''Brian and C. S. Forester, this is an enthralling, edge-of-your-seat maritime tale from <u>multi-million copy seller Alexander Kent</u> - a real page turner!</i></b><br><b><br>''One of our foremost writers of naval fiction'' - <i>THE SUNDAY TIMES</i></b><br><b>''This is the third time I have started reading the Bolitho novels. Never get bored and especially not with this one'' -- ***** Reader review<br>''The only downside of this book is when it ends''-- ***** Reader review<br>''I can''t get enough of Bolitho''-- ***** Reader review<br>''I don''t think there is a better writer in this genre.'' -- ***** Reader review<br>''Action and intrigue all the way.'' -- ***** Reader review</b><br>****************************************************************<br><b>1774</b>: <b>Bolitho</b> is now a newly appointed third lieutenant joining the 28-gun frigate <b><i>Destiny</i></b> at Plymouth. It is a far step from midshipman''s berth to wardroom - and, at a t