Bob Saves The Queen

One retired commander. One decommissioned frigate. One mad idea that just might work.

When Commander Bob Thistlewaite learns that HMS Cleopatra-affectionately known as "the Queen"-is destined for the scrapyard, he does the only logical thing: he buys her. With no wife to stop him and just enough pension to risk it all, Bob sets out to transform the Cold War-era frigate into a floating hotel. What follows is a riotous refit involving floral duvets, rum-soaked banquets, and a crew of misfit veterans who refuse to go quietly into retirement.

But as Cleopatra becomes the toast of Portsmouth's harbor, old enemies stir. Enter Canjeh, a Somali pirate with a scar and a score to settle. What begins as a raid turns into a reunion, and the Queen must once again defend her honor-this time with karaoke, porridge, and a very confused city council.

Packed with wit, warmth, and a deep respect for naval tradition, Bob Saves the Queen is a rollicking tale of second chances, unlikely friendships, and the stubborn pride of a ship that refuses to be forgotten.