Immediately after the birth of their first child, Iris' partner Pieter confesses that he never wanted the child, has been having an affair for a year, and will soon be leaving for Africa with his new love.

When the young republic of The Netherlands is attacked by England, France, and Germany, and the country is on the brink of civil war, only one man can lead the country's strongest weapon, the Dutch fleet: Michiel de Ruyter (Frank ...