Learn More about the Historical Fiction Novel Sic Parvis Magna
Step aboard the Tiger and embark on a gripping high-seas adventure that charts the formative years of England’s greatest naval legend.
The year is 1548. Religious turmoil grips Tudor England as Protestant reformers clash with the old Catholic order. As England lurches between monarchs and faiths, young Francis Drake’s family flees persecution and poverty. But when an unexpected apprenticeship aboard the merchantman Tiger presents itself, Francis seizes his chance to realize his dream of the sea.
Yet life aboard ship is anything but safe. As Tiger sails into dangerous waters, Francis must prove himself in a world of ruthless privateers, brutal storms, and vengeful enemies. Captain Gregory Trelawney recognizes promise in the ambitious youth, but dark forces lurk below decks. The ship’s cunning purser, James Reynard, views Francis as a threat to his shadowy schemes — and plots his downfall.
Experience Tudor-era seafaring coming vividly to life — from the salt-streaked decks and creaking timbers to the roar of cannon fire echoing across storm-tossed waves. Feel the pull of wind-filled sails, smell the pitch and tar of the shipyard, and witness the start of England’s naval might during one of history’s most volatile eras.
At the heart of Sic Parvis Magna lies Francis Drake’s coming-of-age journey. To become a mariner, Francis must learn the ways of the ship at sea, but also the treacherous world of politics, belief, and destiny in a tale of faith, ambition, and survival.
Perfect for fans of Patrick O’Brian, Bernard Cornwell, and C.S. Forester, Sic Parvis Magna delivers a rich blend of historical authenticity, high-stakes naval drama, and the timeless story of one boy’s rise from exile to legend.
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Read the Sample Chapter
The Cold Winds, Chapter 1 of historical fiction novel Sic Parvis Magna and the opening to the Adventures of Francis Drake series, introduces a young Francis on the eve of the Western Prayer Book Rebellion. What begins as an ordinary day unravels into betrayal and terror-filled flight—his childhood torn apart by forces he doesn't yet understand. The torch-lit escape leaves more than a trail of ashes; it slashes a wound so deep it will shape the man he becomes, driving him across oceans, into infernal battles, and toward the legendary vengeance that singed Philip's beard. I hope you enjoy this chapter.
About the Release Date of Sic Parvis Magna
Sic Parvis Magna is going to be released in 2025. Please subscribe to my newsletter below to be the first to know about the launch activities! Meanwhile, enjoy my short story Retribution on Amazon. (Hint: you can get Retribution for Free by Subscribing to my updates)
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