1774 : Bolitho newly appointed a third lieutenant for the 28-gun frigate Destiny at Plymouth. From midshipman's berth to wardroom, he is fortunate, especially when most of the fleet is laid up. His promotion is tinged by personal sadness. But his new captain points out that Bolitho's loyalty is first to the Captain, then the ship Destiny, and third His Britannic Majesty - in that order.Destiny is sent on a secret mission far south to Rio and then to the Caribbean. She and her company face the hazards of conspiracy, treason and piracy. Bolitho has to learn how to accept his new responsibilities as a King's officer.
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Kanonenfutter Leutnant Bolithos Handstreich in Rio ; Roman
1774 : Bolitho newly appointed a third lieutenant for the 28-gun frigate Destiny at Plymouth. From midshipman's berth to wardroom, he is fortunate, especially when most of the fleet is laid up. His promotion is tinged by personal sadness. But his new captain points out that Bolitho's loyalty is first to the Captain, then the ship Destiny, and third His Britannic Majesty - in that order.Destiny is sent on a secret mission far south to Rio and then to the Caribbean. She and her company face the hazards of conspiracy, treason and piracy. Bolitho has to learn how to accept his new responsibilities as a King's officer.
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