The Scent of Betrayal

By David Donachie

Book Overview

The fifth volume in The Privateersman Mysteries

1795: The discovery of an abandoned Spanish merchant ship off the coast of America plunges the Ludlows into a far-reaching conspiracy fueled by jealousy, ambition and nationalistic fervor. The Bucephalas lies trapped under the gaping muzzles of the 32-pounder Spanish guns of New Orleans' harbor fort. It quickly becomes clear that the corridors of the governor's residence are just as busy with treachery, double-dealing, and murder as the back alleys of the sweltering city outside. Harry Ludlow must win freedom for his ship in a deadly game played out in the dark woods of the American hinterland.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1493095269
• ISBN13: 9781493095261
• Release Date: April 2026
• Publisher: McBooks Press
• Length: 428 Pages