Inferno by Julian Stockwin
Unputdownable naval action from the master of the sea story - 'In Stockwin's hands the sea story will continue to entrance readers across the world' Guardian 1807. Captain Sir Thomas Kydd's famous sea action aboard Tyger has snatched his reputation from ignominy. He is the hero of the hour. But though Britain's Navy remains imperious, a succession of battles has seen Napoleon victorious on mainland Europe. In an attempt to prevent the French from taking control of Denmark's navy, Kydd's great friend Nicholas Renzi - now Lord Farndon - is sent on a desperate diplomatic mission to persuade the Danes to give up their fleet to Britain. But the Danes are caught between two implacable forces and will not yield, opting instead for the inferno of battle . . .
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 Telegraph *
Paints a vivid picture of life aborad the mighty ship-of-the-line * Daily Express *
'More historically accurate than the Patrick O'Brian series' * Royal Navy Sailing Association journal on the KYDD series *
'This heady adventure blends fact and fiction in rich, authoritative detail.' * Nautical Magazine on VICTORY *
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 Telegraph *
Paints a vivid picture of life aborad the mighty ship-of-the-line * Daily Express *
'More historically accurate than the Patrick O'Brian series' * Royal Navy Sailing Association journal on the KYDD series *
'This heady adventure blends fact and fiction in rich, authoritative detail.' * Nautical Magazine on VICTORY *
Julian Stockwin was sent at the age of fourteen to TS 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 | 9781444785494 |
| ISBN 10 | 1444785494 |
| Title | Inferno |
| Author | Julian Stockwin |
| Series | Thomas Kydd |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Hodder & Stoughton |
| Year published | 2016-10-06 |
| Number of pages | 464 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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