In the King's Name

The Kestrel moves well in this light breeze, and every sail and brass gun is ready for inspection. A cutter this small leaves one midshipman serving as first, second, and third officer together. You step into this one-chapter preview with Billy Waters at the center, where choices turn on the people, promises, and pressure already in the room. Sir Henry looked down at his daughter while the Kestrel's boat held both escape and arrest alongside. The chapter closes on a continuation question rather than resolving the novel's larger arc.

Chapters

1. The Lugger off ShorehamHMS Kestrel in the English Channel · 4 min

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