First published 2000
It's 1803 and Captain Jack Aubrey sets sail on the HMS Nutmeg, a small but nimble brig. His mission: transport a top-secret cargo through treacherous waters. But when a violent storm strikes, Aubrey must navigate a series of life-or-death decisions to protect his crew and the enigmatic contents of his hold. With enemy ships closing in and the crew's loyalty tested, Aubrey faces the greatest challenge of his career.
Genres: historical-fiction, military-fiction, adventure, 19th-century
Vibes: atmospheric, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, loyalty-tested
Setting: Great Britain
Period: 19th century
320 pages · Hardcover · HarperCollins