It is the spring of 1775, and the American colonies have begun the machinations that will lead them to war.
Through treacherous encounters, battles, and storms, Barlow leads Kestrel and crew from Philadelphia to New York, Boston, and back while interacting with many of the prominen.
Captain Jonathan Barlow has just outfitted Kestrel, a sleek, fast, and heavily armed schooner that is destined to set sail, delivering cannon, powder, and shot to the fledgling militia in New England.
It is the spring of 1775, and the American colonies have begun the machinations that will lead them to war