'In Stockwin's hands the sea story will continue to entrance readers across the world' - Guardian
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 must embark on a dangerous game of espionage, seamanship and breath-taking action in order to destroy a new and terrible danger to the Empire.
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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.
Title: Caribbee: Thomas Kydd 14
Author: Stockwin, Julian
ISBN: 9781444712063
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Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Publication Date: 2014-05-08
Number of Pages: 368
Weight: 0.2405 kg
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 *
