In 1793, as Britain braces for conflict with Revolutionary France, Lieutenant Samuel Crewe of His Majesty’s Navy finds himself thrust into a dangerous and uncertain struggle.

Fluent in French and shaped by a childhood spent across the Channel, Crewe is no ordinary officer. His unique past makes him the ideal candidate for a mission few others could undertake, but one that will place him perilously close to the enemy, where a single mistake could mean exposure, betrayal… or death.

As the war spreads from the English Channel to distant colonies, Crewe must navigate not only the brutal realities of naval warfare, but also the shifting loyalties of a revolution that has turned friend against friend, nation against nation, and potentially lover against lover.

From thunderous broadsides to covert operations along hostile shores, The King’s Frenchman is a tale of courage, deception, and the thin line between patriot and traitor.

Perfect for fans of Patrick O’Brian and C.S. Forester, this is the thrilling start of a new naval adventure series.

This work was previously published as Vive Le Roi by Richard Nigel Stembridge.