Gunboat Number 14

Set against the backdrop of the 1808 war between Sweden and Russia, the story follows Lieutenant Johan Kuhlin as he commands a small squadron of gunboats. Amidst a poorly equipped and untrained crew, they navigate the treacherous waters of the Finnish and Swedish archipelagos. The narrative explores the harsh realities of naval warfare, where the elements pose as significant a threat as the enemy, and highlights the challenges of independent command, including the peril of espionage in a time of conflict.