Packed with exciting incident worthy of wide appeal to those who love thrilling nautical encounters and the sea.

– Nautical Magazine

Another installment in Woodman's ongoing series featuring Nathaniel Drinkwater of the British Navy. Here, Drinkwater is the skipper of the British vessel Antigone, which is massing with other Royal Navy ships as part of Admiral Nelson's blockade against Napoleon's fleet in what would be the disastrous Battle of Trafalgar. Drinkwater, however, is captured by the French and soon is on the receiving end of the British bombardment. Lots of action.

– Library Journal

There is no doubt that Nathaniel Drinkwater rates up there with the best of the nautical world.

– Midwest Book Review

Those looking for high seas action and historical intrigue are in luck . . .

– Publishers Weekly

Well written and exciting.

– Latitudes & Attitudes

Woodman knows his ships and the sea and is a craftsman of great ability.

– Guernsey Evening Press

Brilliantly told . . . the characters are real and lively, the language similar; but above all it is a convincing and compulsive seafaring story.

– Oxford Times

Action to the bone, no romantic bilge-water.

– Observer

. . . for all who like to read about naval action in the 19th century, told with gusto and bravura.

– Publishing News