As war spreads across the globe, Harry Ludlow joins the struggle for the richest trade in the world. When half his crew is illegally pressed into the Royal Navy by the vicious Captain Toner, Harry sets off in pursuit. Toner's ship reaches the West Indies with Harry close behind, and they sail into a maelstrom of piracy, corruption, and murder stirred up by a French privateer. 

Author: David Donachie

Title: An Element of Chance

Series: The Privateersman Mysteries

First Published by: Macmillan

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Format: HC

Date: 1995

ISBN-10: 0-333591-56-9

ISBN-13: 978-0333591567

For Young Adults: No