To the Eastern Seas
Thomas Kydd 22
(Author) Julian StockwinWith Bonaparte held to a stalemate in Europe, the race to empire is now resumed. Britain's ambitions turn to the Spice Islands, the Dutch East Indies, where Admiral Pellew has been sent to confront the enemy's vastly rich holdings in these tropical islands. Captain Sir Thomas Kydd joins reinforcements to snatch these for the British Crown. The two colonial masters of India and the East Indies face each other in mortal striving for the region - there can be only one victor to hold all the spoils. The colonial genius, Stamford Raffles, believes Britain should strike at the very centre of Dutch spice production, the Moluccas, rather than the fortresses one by one but is fiercely opposed. Kydd, allying himself to this cause, conspires to lead a tiny force to a triumphant conclusion - however the Dutch, stung by this loss, claim vengeance from the French. A battle for Java and an empire in the East stretches Kydd and Tyger's company to their very limits.
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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