August 1939: The Honourable Duncan Morant, heir to Lord Eversham, is a carefree man-about-town, captaining his racing schooner and enjoying life. But as war looms, duty calls, and Duncan is drafted into the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve.
Expecting a role on a battleship, Duncan is instead assigned to command one of the Navy’s experimental torpedo boats. Disappointed and uncertain of its purpose, he quickly realizes that his new vessel will play a critical role as the English Channel becomes a fierce battleground.
With a wooden hull and a small, vulnerable crew, Duncan is thrust into perilous missions, where every decision could mean life or death. Can he navigate the dangers of war and prove himself on the front lines—or will his command be his last?
