
We meet some new characters, such as Colonel Karolyi, the impetuous hussar who is willing to make love or fight a duel at the slightest provocation. Thorton makes some bad decisions-usually instigated by Roger Perry-and pays the price for them.

Captain Horner and Peter Thorton spring into action to save Duke Henrique from an assassination attempt. The Amphitrite is the target of a Spanish cutting out raid.

Heart of Oak features the derring do that is the trademark of the series: ship battles, duels, political skullduggery, and adventures and misadventures of various sorts. When I start the next one, it will launch a new set of story lines. The four books of Pirates of the Narrows Seas taken together tell a complete tale. It wraps up the story arcs and personal issues that have been running through the series.

What can you tell us about your new book, Heart of Oak, without spoiling the plot for readers? Kei who's new book Heart of Oak will be available shortly worldwide. Astrodene's Historic Naval fiction is pleased to have obtained an Interview with M.
