Two diplomats vanish en route to Malta in 1802, threatening war between England and France. Companions Courtney and Nightingale must find them, but dissension aboard their ship threatens their mission.

No stranger to weathering a storm, avid kayaker Toby Carr set out to explore the areas of the Shipping Forecast - the UK's national lullaby. From the wildness and the peace of the sea, looking back at the land, Toby gained a unique perspective on Britain and its neighbours, and discovered the strength and balance that nature can provide.