The Law of the Sea by Dave Gerard

Set in the tumultuous age of sail, The Law of the Sea is a gripping tale of power, loyalty, and survival upon the high seas. When rival empires clash for control of maritime trade routes, one ship’s captain is forced to navigate not only the peril of ocean storms and naval warfare but the treacherous politics that bind them all. Torn between duty, morality, and ambition, he must confront the brutal code that governs men who live — and die — by the law of the sea. With vivid historical detail and relentless tension, Dave Gerard delivers a classic seafaring novel that captures both the adventure and the tragedy of life on the waves.