Beatrice's Revenge

Set in 1777 New Bedford, Connecticut, Beatrice’s Revenge follows widow Beatrice Hennessey who takes command of her late husband’s merchant brig, Nightingale, to seek revenge on the King's trade. Through daring pursuit, fierce battles, and mastering seamanship and gunnery, she wages her way across four perilous cruises amid wartime chaos. As she navigates the dangers of fighting sail, Beatrice's story explores resilience, strategy, and the relentless pull of the sea—all while balancing the costs of victory and loss.