Gentleman Captain (The Journals of Matthew Quinton #1)

The first in a brilliant new series of nautical adventure novels featuring Matthew Quinton, a Restoration-era 'gentleman captain' fighting for King Charles II. "The year is 1662. Cromwell is dead, and England's king has been restored to the throne. But Charles II presides over an uncertain court ... And with rumours of treason brewing in the Scottish Isles, he urgently needs men he can trust to sail north and blow the conspiracy apart ... Enter Matthew Quinton. A loyal but inexperienced young sea captain from a family of staunch Royalists, Quinton's first command was lost at sea; he barely escaped with his life. This time, aged twenty-two, he is determined to complete his mission without loss of life or honour. Vital to his success is Kit Farrell, a young mariner who has promised to help Matthew master the sea ... With Kit's help, Matthew must tackle the dangers of the voyage: a resentful Cornish crew, a suspicion of murder, and the growing conviction that treason lies closer to home than anyone thought ..."--Publisher description 1662. Cromwell is dead but Charles II presides over an uncertain court. Now, with rumour of treason brewing in the Scottish Isles, the king needs men he can trust ... Men like young Matthew Quinton, a loyal but inexperienced sea captain. Matthew's first command was lost at sea but this time he is determined to complete his mission. Vital to his success is Kit Farrell, a young mariner who has promised to help Matthew. In return, Matthew will teach Kit to read and write. And there is the surly Phineas Musk. Unpleasant he may be, but Musk will protect his master with his life. With their help, Matthew must tackle a resentful Cornish crew and the growing conviction that treason lies closer to home ... Having Sunk The First Man-of-war Under His Command Within Weeks, Matthew Quinton Is Determined To Complete His Second Mission Without Loss Of Life Or Honor. His Suspicion Grows That The Previous Captain Of The Jupiter Was Murdered And Many Among His Crew Have Something To Hide. J.d. Davies. Includes Bibliographical References.