Fire as she bears. Rake her, lads. Winter, 1793. Newly promoted Master and Commander Charles Haydens orders are to deliver the frigate HMS Themis to Lord Admiral Hood, whose fleet is sheltering in the Mediterranean. Only hours out of port, however, and the Themis is engaging with the French navy. Haydens destination is Toulon, a French port under Lord Hoods protection Fire as she bears. Rake her, lads. Winter, 1793. Newly promoted Master and Commander Charles Haydens orders are to deliver the frigate HMS Themis to Lord Admiral Hood, whose fleet is sheltering in the Mediterranean. Only hours out of port, however, and the Themis is engaging with the French navy. Haydens destination is Toulon, a French port under Lord Hoods protection. But there Haydens captaincy and seamanship are stretched to their limits. For Toulon holds a deadly surprise for the unwary . . . A Battle Won is the brilliant second instalment in the epic maritime adventures of Charles Hayden. A masterpiece in the tradition of Bernard Cornwell and Patrick OBrian.