Caribbee
Thomas Kydd 14
$24.99
- Paperback
368 pages
- Release Date
10 June 2014
Summary
More than a decade ago, Thomas Kydd and Nicholas Renzi were in the Caribbean as sailors before the mast in the old Trajan. Now Kydd, a storied hero of Trafalgar, holds the glory of being post-captain of the 32-gun frigate, L’Aurore.
After unremitting war a Caribbean posting seems a welcome respite. But Kydd and Renzi soon find themselves facing a familiar threat as the French imperil Britain’s vital sugar trade.
When merchantmen begin vanishing from the sea, Kydd and Renzi mus…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781444712063 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1444712063 |
| Author: | Julian Stockwin |
| Publisher: | Hodder & Stoughton |
| Imprint: | Hodder Paperback |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 368 |
| Release Date: | 10 June 2014 |
| Weight: | 258g |
| Dimensions: | 195mm x 128mm x 33mm |
| Series: | Thomas Kydd |
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Critics Review
‘More historically accurate than the Patrick O’Brian series’
Fans of fast-paced adventure will get their fill with this book. - Historical Naval Society on The Admiral’s Daughter
Stockwin’s writing is enriched by his own experiences in the Royal Navy, whcih gives scenes of fighting and tempest an authenticity to delight anyone who shares his passion for the sea. - Daily TelegraphPaints a vivid picture of life aborad the mighty ship-of-the-line - Daily ExpressMore historically accurate than the Patrick O’Brian series - Royal Navy Sailing Association journal on the KYDD seriesThis heady adventure blends fact and fiction in rich, authoritative detail. - Nautical Magazine on VICTORYAbout The Author
Julian Stockwin
Julian Stockwin was sent at the age of fourteen to Indefatigable, a tough sea-training school. He joined the Royal Navy at fifteen before transferring to the Royal Australian Navy, where he served for eight years in the Far East, Antarctic waters and the South Seas. In Vietnam he saw active service in a carrier task force.
After leaving the Navy (rated Petty Officer), Julian practised as an educational psychologist. He lived for some time in Hong Kong, where he was commissioned into the Royal Naval Reserve. He was awarded the MBE and retired with the rank of Lieutenant Commander. He now lives in Devon with his wife Kathy.
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