Solomon Hawke's 17th century adventures continue as he leaves England to escape the persecution of supporters of the Monarchy by the ruling Parliamentarians. Now wealthy and the owner of a powerful ship he sets out for the American colony of Virginia with his family and compatriots. Here Solomon finds allies and enemies within the Colonial and Indian comunities whilst continuing to support the King's cause. He volunteers to fight in Ireland and Wales but unexpectedly fights for the Venetian army in the Mediterranean and he eventually becomes entangled in the African slave trade which causes grave consequences for his best friend.