A Brig of War

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The story follows Nathaniel Drinkwater, newly promoted to lieutenant of the brig Hellebore, as he embarks on a critical mission in the Red Sea. Tasked by Admiral Nelson to deliver an urgent warning to the British squadron, Drinkwater soon discovers that his old adversary, Edouard Santhonax, is plotting a French invasion of India. The narrative explores themes of duty, rivalry, and the high-stakes environment of naval warfare during a pivotal moment in history.