Yankee Mission by Julian Stockwin
Perfect for fans of Patrick O'Brian, Bernard Cornwell, and swashbuckling adventure during the great Age of Sail. This will be the twenty-fifth novel in Julian Stockwin's acclaimed Thomas Kydd series.
PRAISE FOR PREVIOUS BOOKS IN THE KYDD SERIES:
A very readable and enjoyable story. . I can only recommend that you go out, beg, borrow or buy, and enjoy * Bernard Cornwell *
In Stockwin's hands the sea story will continue to entrance readers across the world * Guardian *
This heady adventure blends fact and fiction in rich, authoritative detail * Nautical Magazine *
The characterization is first-class, and the reader quickly becomes involved with all that happens * Historical Novels Review *
There is no disputing Stockwin's ability to tell a good yarn backed by meticulous research. Stockwin's eye for authentic detail is faultless * Pennant *
Paints a vivid picture of life aboard the mighty ship-of-the-line * Daily Express *
A very readable and enjoyable story. . I can only recommend that you go out, beg, borrow or buy, and enjoy * Bernard Cornwell *
In Stockwin's hands the sea story will continue to entrance readers across the world * Guardian *
This heady adventure blends fact and fiction in rich, authoritative detail * Nautical Magazine *
The characterization is first-class, and the reader quickly becomes involved with all that happens * Historical Novels Review *
There is no disputing Stockwin's ability to tell a good yarn backed by meticulous research. Stockwin's eye for authentic detail is faultless * Pennant *
Paints a vivid picture of life aboard the mighty ship-of-the-line * 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.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781473699175 |
| ISBN 10 | 1473699177 |
| Title | Yankee Mission |
| Author | Julian Stockwin |
| Series | Thomas Kydd |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Hodder & Stoughton |
| Year published | 2023-07-06 |
| Number of pages | 384 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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