This novel fits right into the entire series. Bolitho is an excellent character, as are the many others in this series, Allday, Herrick, Pascoe and many others. Terrific action, plenty of battles at sea, intrique, all the dangers of working the sea in the "wooden walls of England". This novel takes Bolitho and company into harm's way against not only the French, but the Russians and Danes as well. Huzzah! Another Kent classic. Enjoy.