Victory: Thomas Kydd 11
jun. 2010 · Thomas Kydd Bog 11 · Hachette UK
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'Paints a vivid picture of life aboard the mighty ship-of-the-line' - Daily Express
Commander Thomas Kydd is eager to play his part in thwarting Bonaparte's plans for the invasion of England.
Joining Admiral Nelson's command, Kydd and his ship soon find themselves at the heart of the action that leads up to the greatest sea battle in history: Trafalgar.
Kydd's journey takes him from false sightings of the enemy and dramatic chases across the Atlantic, to the bloody annihilation of the enemy during the actual battle, and the heroic aftermath.
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'More of the same, please!' - 5 stars
'The best Stockwin yet!' - 5 stars
'A great read . . . I salute a terrific story teller of that bygone age!' - 5 stars
'A masterly retelling of a real hero's tragic demise and a thoroughly enjoyable novel' - 5 stars
'A marvelous book' - 5 stars
Commander Thomas Kydd is eager to play his part in thwarting Bonaparte's plans for the invasion of England.
Joining Admiral Nelson's command, Kydd and his ship soon find themselves at the heart of the action that leads up to the greatest sea battle in history: Trafalgar.
Kydd's journey takes him from false sightings of the enemy and dramatic chases across the Atlantic, to the bloody annihilation of the enemy during the actual battle, and the heroic aftermath.
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What readers are saying about VICTORY
'More of the same, please!' - 5 stars
'The best Stockwin yet!' - 5 stars
'A great read . . . I salute a terrific story teller of that bygone age!' - 5 stars
'A masterly retelling of a real hero's tragic demise and a thoroughly enjoyable novel' - 5 stars
'A marvelous book' - 5 stars
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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.
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