Hemming, the adventurer

A captain facing financial strain resigns his commission and becomes embroiled in a sequence of adventures that mix regimental life, personal romance, and overseas enterprise. He confronts betrayal by acquaintances, entangles himself with a syndicate and its managers, and receives help from allies such as O'Rourke and Cuddlehead. Episodes move from officers' messes to colonial ports and a Brazilian setting where clashes, rescues, and military engagements unfold. Through voyages, encounters with uncanny guests, and tests of loyalty, he seeks a new command and reassesses his priorities amid danger and affection.