Quarterdeck

1789.

Thomas Kydd was promoted to acting lieutenant after his bravery at Camperdown, but he began naval life as a press-ganged sailor, and there is more to becoming an officer than passing exams.

Kydd must turn himself into a gentleman as well. As he struggles with his own demons, he and the enigmatic Renzi set sail in Tenacious for North America. Halifax is a rough and tumble port, and the United States of America has just been born. The crew of the old 64-gun ship are soon caught up in the chaos.

Hurricanes and the French are lurking just off the coast, and for Kydd, there is more than just survival at stake.