Men of Honor — M. Kei

"a book which can stand comparison with C. S. Forester's Hornblower." Alex Beecroft, author of 'False Colors' Peter Thorton and his lover set out on a quest to rescue a captive duke who is the pretender to the throne of Portugal. Thorton is arrested by the British and placed on trial for the crimes of desertion and sodomy. Captain Tangle returns and clashes with the dour but resourceful Captain Horner in a fatal battle in which Thorton's life-and honor-hangs in the balance. Men of Honor continues the further adventures of a gay officer during the Age of Sail, replete with perils, excitement, and nautical detail.