War on the Inland Sea - Thomas Briggs

Set in the mid-1700s, War on the Inland Sea takes readers on a gripping journey through North America and New France during a turbulent period of colonial warfare. Robert, a seasoned merchant captain, is sent to Fort Ontario as part of the British effort to dominate the Great Lakes. Tasked with overseeing the construction of a fleet to challenge the French, Robert soon finds himself caught in the brutal reality of war. As winter sets in, Fort Ontario is ravaged by disease and a crippling shortage of rations, thinning the ranks of the soldiers and sailors. With the help of local native tribes, the French discover a deadly weakness in the fort's defenses and execute a surprise attack. Can the British turn the tide against the French in this brutal struggle for control of the lakes? Read War on the Inland Sea for a tale of courage and resilience.