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An Element of Chance
First published 1995
When Captain Toner illegally presses half of Harry Ludlow’s crew into the Royal Navy, Harry follows him to the West Indies. The chase enters a region of privateers, corrupt officials and contested trade, while the seized sailors approach mutiny aboard Toner’s ship.
A French privateer creates a threat that forces enemies to cooperate, but recovering the crew remains Harry’s priority. He must balance naval demands against his responsibility to men whom the service regards as replaceable.
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