Hawk

1790 and England is on the cusp of war with Revolutionary France. The night-time Channel is the scene of intense smuggling activity and the passage of spies from one coast to another.

Lieutenant James Hayter has achieved his heart''s desire -- his first independent command, His Majesty''s ''Hawk'' cutter, 10 guns. She is swift enough to out sail even the fastest of the French contraband runners and...