The Maddest Idea

Set in late summer 1775, the story follows General George Washington as he faces a critical shortage of gunpowder for his troops. He enlists Captain Isaac Biddlecomb to execute a risky mission to Bermuda to acquire British supplies, unaware that it is a trap orchestrated by a traitor. As Biddlecomb navigates the dangers of betrayal, Major Edward Fitzgerald is tasked with uncovering the turncoat. The narrative weaves themes of loyalty, cunning, and the struggle for independence, highlighting the stakes of the American Revolution.