This title is the first in the enthralling Revolution at Sea" series. As the War of Independence begins in earnest American merchant seamen prepare to strike the first blows. None strikes more deftly than Isaac Biddlecomb captain of the Judea whose smuggling activities are making a mockery of His Majestys Royal Navy. Pursued by the HMS Rose he sacrifices the ship he loved to the depths together with the fortune he stood to gain rather than surrender. On the run from the enraged forces of King George Isaac disguises himself as a merchant seaman. He is reunited with Ezra Rumstick a comrade & fierce rebel as the revolution gathers momentum. On a brig bound for Jamaica & now serving as a lowly mate fate tests Isaacs mettle as he is captured by the enemy & faces a life of servitude under the deranged captain & sadistic crew of the HMS Icarus..."