Kydd: Thomas Kydd 1
Dec 2009 · Thomas Kydd Book 1 · Hachette UK
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'In Stockwin's hands the sea story will continue to entrance readers across the world' - Guardian
Thomas Paine Kydd, a young wig-maker from Guildford, is seized by the press gang to be a part of the crew of the 98-gun line-of-battle ship Royal William. The ship sails immediately and Kydd has to learn the harsh realities of shipboard life fast. Despite all the danger of tempest and battle he goes through, he comes to admire the skills and courage of the seamen - taking up the challenge himself to become a true sailor.
Based on dramatic real events, it is classic storytelling at its very best, rich with action with exceptional characters and a page-turning narrative.
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What readers are saying about KYDD
'A cracking good read' - 5 stars
'A first-class job' - 5 stars
'A terrific book' - 5 stars
'Excellent and very accurate' - 5 stars
'I could not put it down' - 5 stars
Thomas Paine Kydd, a young wig-maker from Guildford, is seized by the press gang to be a part of the crew of the 98-gun line-of-battle ship Royal William. The ship sails immediately and Kydd has to learn the harsh realities of shipboard life fast. Despite all the danger of tempest and battle he goes through, he comes to admire the skills and courage of the seamen - taking up the challenge himself to become a true sailor.
Based on dramatic real events, it is classic storytelling at its very best, rich with action with exceptional characters and a page-turning narrative.
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What readers are saying about KYDD
'A cracking good read' - 5 stars
'A first-class job' - 5 stars
'A terrific book' - 5 stars
'Excellent and very accurate' - 5 stars
'I could not put it down' - 5 stars
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4.4
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Simon Monks
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March 9, 2014
Of all the series of maritime novels I have read this has been by far the most deeply engaging. Although Julian Stockwin has his share of slightly contrived plot devices the books build to an immersive, detailed and completely believable picture of the sailing navy.
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About the author
Julian Stockwin was sent to sea-training school at the age of fourteen, then he joined the Royal Navy at fifteen. He transferred to the Royal Australian Navy when his family emigrated and saw service in the Far East, the Antarctic and the South Seas.In Vietnam he served on a carrier task force. Later commissioned into the Royal Naval Reserve. He was awarded the MBE and retired with the rank of Lieutenant Commander. He now lives in Guildford with his wife Kathy.
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