Cousins at Arms

Set during the tumultuous period leading up to the Seven Years War, "Cousins at Arms" follows Edward Carlisle and his wife Lady Chiara as they navigate secret alliances, diplomatic intrigue, and emerging conflicts across the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico. As Carlisle uncovers evidence of covert cooperation between French and Spanish navies, the story explores the complexities of political and military tensions that threaten to ignite war. Rich with action and strategic insight, this novel offers a thoughtful perspective on a nation’s perilous descent into conflict.