The Tide of War

Newly-promoted Captain Nathan Peake is assigned to command the British frigate Unicorn in the Caribbean, a vessel haunted by its violent past, including a mysterious murder. As tensions escalate between the British and French fleets, Peake must navigate naval conflicts, political intrigue, and personal entanglements, including his relationship with Sabine Delatour and American agent Gilbert Imlay. The story unfolds against a backdrop of wartime espionage, rebellion, and piracy in a turbulent maritime landscape.