Publisher's Synopsis
War and love. Can there be any more exquisite combination of sensations for a young man full of spirit?What does it feel like to be a young man caught up in war? What if the young man is a youth, just beginning to come of age. He is forced to fight battles, kill, and suffer torturous imprisonment. Then let him meet the love of his life along the journey. These elements combine to create the true story of Christopher Raymond Perry.An American naval hero of the late eighteenth century, Perry also became the father of two of America's most famous and influential naval officers-Oliver Hazard Perry and Matthew Calbraith Perry.At the height of Christopher's war-filled passions, he is captured by the enemy and thrown into a European prison. But that is not the end of the story. During the time he meets and falls in love with the beautiful young Irish lass. But their two nations are locked in a bitter war for sovereignty. Can the young couple's love survive?You are witness to this sweeping saga of adventure and sweet love. You are where you should be, on the quarterdeck, surrounded by the action. Experience the first frigate-to-frigate duel of the father of two of America's most famous heroes. Cannons blast fire and death in all directions. Musket balls and deadly oak splinters fill the air around your ears. Sense it all.
