I am preparing an advance reader campaign for Sic Parvis Magna , the opening novel in my Adventures of Francis Drake historical fiction series.

Set in 1548, the novel follows Francis Drake long before he became England’s most famous seafarer. With his family caught in religious upheaval, Francis finds his way to sea aboard the merchantman Tiger. There he must learn the hard lessons of shipboard life and face enemies who see an untested boy as a threat.

I am looking for up to 100 readers who enjoy historical fiction, particularly stories of Tudor politics, maritime adventure novels like C. S. Forester’s Horatio Hornblower series, or coming of age stories. Selected readers will receive a digital advance copy before publication. I welcome honest reviews, but they are entirely optional and are not a condition of receiving the book.

The application form is still in preparation as I finalize the publication schedule. It will ask a few brief questions about your reading interests and preferred digital format to help me select readers likely to enjoy the story.

If this sounds like your kind of voyage, visit the Sic Parvis Magna advance reader page to learn more. You can also explore the book’s setting, characters, and sample chapters .