The Left-Handed Fate by Kate Milford

Set against the backdrop of the War of 1812, The Left-Handed Fate is a tale of invention, loyalty, and destiny that blends naval adventure with quiet wonder. When Lucy Bluecrowne’s ship, The Left-Handed Fate, is captured by the Americans, she and her crewmates—Max Ault and the young privateer Oliver Dexter—are thrust into a perilous mission to assemble a mysterious machine rumored to end all wars.

But as they sail through enemy waters, pursued by secrets and betrayals, Lucy begins to question the cost of peace and the meaning of fate itself. Every compass points toward danger, and every choice threatens to change the course of history.

Richly atmospheric and intricately written, Kate Milford’s novel captures the thrill of discovery, the ache of loss, and the quiet courage of those who dare to chart their own course in a world at war.