1789. Beyond Gibraltar, the Mediterranean belongs to the corsairs.

Captain William Rennie and Lieutenant James Hayter are once again summoned aboard HMS Expedient — not by choice, but at the insistence of the ruthless spymaster Sir Robert Greer.

Their orders appear straightforward: sail to the North African coast, assemble a mysterious convoy and escort it safely to England.

But secrecy surrounds every part of the commission. Expedient sails short-handed, carrying an unexpected force of marines and an enigmatic guide whose loyalties are far from clear. As the frigate ventures deeper into hostile waters, Rennie and Hayter discover that the Barbary Coast is governed by its own laws, and that every alliance conceals a danger.

With corsair fleets closing in and powerful enemies moving against them, the officers and crew of HMS Expedient must rely on courage, seamanship and the full force of their guns if they are ever to see England again.

Rich in atmosphere, intrigue and authentic Age of Sail action, Barbary Coast is a gripping HMS Expedient naval adventure for readers of Patrick O’Brian, Dudley Pope, Richard Woodman and Julian Stockwin.