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Set in 1802, partly in Boston and the Caribbean, the novel follows Vice‑Admiral Richard Bolitho as he undertakes a diplomatic mission that quickly turns into an unexpected war. Despite the brief truce between Britain and France, Bolitho’s light frigate, the Achates, finds himself entangled in political machinations, acts of piracy, and uprisings that transform his assignment into a fight between all sides. The story explores the complexities of naval service during the Napoleonic era, the shifting loyalties of allied and enemy forces, and the personal challenges faced by a commander navigating both open sea and hidden agendas.
First publish date: 1983
Genre: Historical Fiction/19th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: Douglas Reeman
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