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Fergus Kilburnie rose through the ranks of Nelson's Navy to become the first Scotsman to serve as a British Officer. As captain of The Imperious-the pride of the fleet-Kilburnie battles France and Spain for command of the seas, as well as treachery from his own crew. Filled with dauntless heroism and exciting sea warfare, Captain Kilburnie takes its place alongside the best of age-of-sail literature. Sailing magazine has called it "a vivid slice of life from a bygone age...its vignettes of British naval life, aboard ship and ashore, ring satisfyingly true."

Author Biography: William P. Mack is an award-winning author who served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, and the Korean and Vietnam Wars before retiring as a Vice Admiral. The novel he co-wrote with his son, South to Java, was a Book-of-the-Month Club award winner. He brings his unique voice and experience to this historical, swashbuckling adventure set in the age-of-sail.

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