Kydd by Julian Stockwin
KYDD announces a major new voice in naval adventure writing.
As an O'Brien groupie myself, I began to read suspiciously.. I was soon turning over the pages almost indecently fast... Roll on, the promised adventures of Kydd and Renzi on "the legendary crack frigate Artemis". * Christina Hardyment, Independent *
Stockwin weaves a fast- paced tale that brings a whiff of the sea and gunpowder. Recommended. * Citylights *
gripping...Rich in action and full of interesting characters, this thrilling novel leaves you in awe of the 18th- century seaman. * Peterborough Evening Telegraph *
impressively full of life. I was soon turning over the pages indecently fast. * Independent Friday Review *
Stockwin weaves a fast- paced tale that brings a whiff of the sea and gunpowder. Recommended. * Citylights *
gripping...Rich in action and full of interesting characters, this thrilling novel leaves you in awe of the 18th- century seaman. * Peterborough Evening Telegraph *
impressively full of life. I was soon turning over the pages indecently fast. * Independent Friday Review *
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 | 9780340837818 |
| ISBN 10 | 0340837810 |
| Title | Kydd |
| Author | Julian Stockwin |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Hodder & Stoughton |
| Year published | 2004-10-11 |
| Number of pages | 448 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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