Reefs and Shoals

Captain Alan Lewrie is unexpectedly ordered to lead a small squadron in the Bahamas to hunt privateers threatening British shipping, despite being momentarily content at home with Lydia Stangbourne. Tasked with diplomatic as well as military duties along the shores of Cuba and Florida, Lewrie's mission brings him into contact with old acquaintances and new challenges, testing his resourcefulness and resilience. Known for his irrepressible spirit, Lewrie navigates these obstacles in his own distinctive and adventurous style.