The Baltic is a powder keg, and Britain’s lifeline is under threat.

As war with Napoleonic France stretches across the globe, Britain’s dominance at sea depends on more than cannon and courage. In the cold, contested waters of the Baltic, vital supplies fuel the Royal Navy’s might.

Even though the Danish fleet has been defeated at the Battle of Copenhagen, the Baltic is no easy prize to keep. Surrounded by wary powers and shifting alliances, the region is a maze of diplomacy, intrigue, and sudden violence. Any misstep could ignite a wider conflict, and cut Britain off from the resources she desperately needs.

Into this dangerous arena sails Commander George Hurst.

When a valuable Danish vessel becomes the centre of a high-stakes confrontation, he is drawn into a clash that could tip the balance of power in the north. Outnumbered and operating far from support, Hurst must rely on bold tactics, sharp judgment, and sheer nerve…

The Danish Prize is a gripping tale of naval strategy, political intrigue, and high-seas adventure, where the battle for supremacy is fought as much with wits as with guns.

This work was previously published as East of Jutland by Richard Nigel Stembridge.