Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
In 1809, Captain Nathaniel Drinkwater goes ashore disguised as a Merchant Marine shipmaster of low character, deliberately advertising to a known French agent the fact that he will shortly be carrying a cargo of military stores to Russia. The mission is disrupted by tempestuous weather and the loss of the escort, a gun-brig commanded by Drinkwater's friend and protege. And when Drinkwater reaches the British-occupied island of Helgoland, he resolves on an exceptionally bold course of action -- one not advised by the Admiralty.