The Fox And The Faith (Ulverscroft Large Print Series)

'Expert crafting and a gift for sustained suspense' - BOOKS BY MAIL 'Thoroughly researched and exciting too match' - BOOKLIST As a junior officer in Admiral Lord Howe's expeditionary fleet which sailed against the rebellious American colonies, Patrick Dalton distinguished himself. But when he returns to New York harbour, he finds himself unjustly accused of treason. His only chance of escape is aboard the captured American schooner FAITH. Accompanied by its mismatched crew of convicts and adventurers, Dalton sets sail up the East River. A tremendous game of cat and mouse begins as wits and guns are matched. Dalton, though, will stop at nothing to confront those who sentenced him to death - and prove them wrong.