The King's Scarlet

Set against the backdrop of the Peninsular War, Royal Marine captain Thomas Pennywhistle finds his chivalry tested as he navigates behind enemy lines with critical dispatches for Lord Wellington. When he saves a stranger in danger, his mission is compromised, leading to a deadly French manhunt and unreliable alliances. Facing overwhelming odds, Pennywhistle must rely on his resilience and resourcefulness to survive and complete his perilous journey.