Persephone
Thomas Kydd 18
(Author) Julian Stockwin'PERSEPHONE is another shining milepost for Captain Thomas Kydd and his creator, Julian Stockwin' - Quarterdeck November 1807. Captain Sir Thomas Kydd must sail to Lisbon to aid the Portuguese Royal Family's evacuation in the face of Napoleon's ruthless advance through Iberia. In the chaos of the threatened city an old passion is reawakened when he meets Persephone Lockwood, a beautiful and determined admiral's daughter from his past. But the Royal Family's destination is Brazil, Perspehone's England, and it seems Kydd's chance has gone again. Only later he discovers Persephone has another suitor - and that, if he wants to win her hand, he must enter the highest echelons of London society. Mixing with aristocracy and royalty brings other responsibilities. The Prince of Wales asks him to take temporary command of the Royal Yacht. Sailing to Yarmouth, Kydd realises they are being stalked by French privateers. The terrible threat of a prince of the blood being captured sees Kydd call on daring seamanship of the highest order. *** What readers are saying about PERSEPHONE 'Very much recommended, for this is an absolutely astonishing naval story by this author, and that's why I like to say: "Sail On, Thomas Kydd"!' - 5 stars 'A masterly piece of writing!' - 5 stars 'End one and start another - they're addictive' - 5 stars 'Read it - that's all I'll say' - 5 stars 'Still excellent, still gripping' - 5 stars
Julian Stockwin
Julian Stockwin is a British author known for his historical fiction novels, particularly the Kydd series which follows the adventures of Thomas Kydd, a naval officer during the Napoleonic Wars. Stockwin's works are meticulously researched and offer a vivid portrayal of life at sea during this turbulent period in history. His attention to detail and immersive storytelling have earned him a dedicated following among fans of historical fiction. His most famous work is "Kydd", the first book in the series, which introduces readers to the protagonist and sets the stage for the rest of the series. Stockwin's contributions to the historical fiction genre have solidified his reputation as a master storyteller and a leading voice in the field.
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