The Devil to Pay

Set in 1794, Lieutenant John Pearce and his crew, the Pelicans, face mounting peril as they attempt to repair their damaged ship in Palermo harbor, only to become embroiled in danger and betrayals. Trapped in an Italian bay, Pearce is forced to abandon his vessel and confront a court-martial, while new threats loom in the form of deadly enemies and a treacherous plot involving a fierce Turk named Mehmet Pasha. With danger escalating, Pearce’s resilience and fighting spirit are essential to safeguarding his crew against overwhelming odds.