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Kydd by Julian Stockwin

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Summary

The eighth in Julian Stockwin's popular "Sea Faring" series for readers who love Sharpe and Horatio Hornblower.

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Kydd by Julian Stockwin

1803. Privateers. Smugglers. War. Glory. Tensions are escalating again between England and Napoleon's France. While the Royal Navy launches reconnaissance, rescue missions and spies on the continent, French privateer ships are lurking in English waters poised to strike at British trade. Smugglers, perilous storms and a treacherous coastline all threaten to overcome HMS Teazer as her men fight to gain control of the seas around Cornwall and Devon. Meanwhile an unlikely rival is seeking her captain's heart. The beautiful and determined admiral's daughter could be the key to realising all Kydd's career ambitions and dreams of love. But high society, he finds, can be as treacherous as his first mistress -- the sea.

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Praise for Julian Stockwin -- - 'I was soon turning the pages almost indecently fast.. Roll on, the promised adventures of Kydd and Renzi.' -- Independent on KYDD 'Stockwin paints a vivid picture of life aboard the mighty ship-of-the-line... the harsh naval discipline, the rancid food, and the skill of the common sailor are all skilfully evoked.' -- Daily Express on KYDD 'The appeal of the story is in the telling, which is atmospheric, authentic ... The author had a long career in the Royal Navy, which adds to his prose that extra dash of salty realism.' -- Publishing News on MUTINY 'In Stockwin's hands the sea story will continue to entrance readers across the world.' -- Guardian on KYDD
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. He was awarded the MBE and retired with the rank of Lieutenant Commander. He now lives in Devon with his wife Kathy. More information can be found on his website at www.JulianStockwin.com.
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ISBN 13 9780340898604
ISBN 10 0340898607
Title Kydd
Author Julian Stockwin
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Hodder & Stoughton
Year published 2007-10-18
Number of pages 368
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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