The French Prize

In "The French Prize," acclaimed author James L. Nelson tells the story of Jack Biddlecomb, the ambitious son of a respected captain, who embarks on his first command of the merchant ship Abigail from Philadelphia to Barbados. What begins as a routine voyage quickly spirals into chaos with the arrival of meddling passengers and the looming threat of French naval forces targeting American merchant vessels. As Jack grapples with his unprepared crew and navigates a dangerous geopolitical landscape, he uncovers a larger, more sinister plot that could have far-reaching consequences.