Quarterdeck by Julian Stockwin

Quarterdeck by Julian Stockwin

A dramatic new cover look for the bestselling adventures of Kydd in the Great Age of Sail

'The vantage point of the common sailor gives the nautical novel a fresh twistIn Stockwin's hands the sea story will continue to entrance readers across the world.' - Guardian
'I was soon turning over the pages almost indecently fast ... Roll on, the promised adventures of Kydd and Renzi.' - Independent
'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

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. More information can be found on his website at www.julianstockwin.com.

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ISBN 13	9780340832196
ISBN 10	0340832193
Title	Quarterdeck
Author	Julian Stockwin
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Hodder & Stoughton
Year published	2005-03-28
Number of pages	352
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.