October 1805. The guns of Trafalgar have fallen silent.

Lieutenant John Brough sails aboard HMS Tirana, bound for Nelson's fleet and hoping at last to discover the truth about the man who may be his father.

Before he can reach the battle, fate intervenes.

A crippled Spanish ship-of-the-line emerges from a storm-torn Atlantic, carrying survivors of the greatest naval victory in British history. Leading a daring boarding party, Brough captures the prize and learns the astonishing news: Nelson has destroyed the combined French and Spanish fleets.

But Britain's triumph comes at a terrible cost.

As Europe reels from the aftermath of Trafalgar, Brough finds himself drawn into dangerous missions stretching from Gibraltar to Spain and the Canary Islands. Amid intrigue, rebellion, espionage and war, he must prove himself worthy of his King's commission while confronting a question that has followed him throughout his life.

Is he merely another ambitious young officer... or the illegitimate son of Britain's greatest naval hero?

Packed with sea battles, prize-taking, adventure and authentic age-of-sail action, The Trafalgar Bastard launches an exciting new naval series from Richard Nigel Stembridge.

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