Thunderer
Thomas Kydd 24
(Author) Julian Stockwin
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- Arriving back in England after his successes in the Adriatic, Captain Sir Thomas Kydd is bestowed with honours. In London he's greeted by the Prince Regent who, despite Kydd's protestations that he's happy with his present command, insists he be given a bigger ship - HMS Thunderer, a 74-gun ship of the line. But she's old, and being part of a standing fleet Kydd's chances of further fame and distinction are slim indeed. Winning over his new command is fraught with challenges. A hostile crew, abysmal levels of gunnery and sail-handling capabilities are intolerable to a fighting captain like Kydd. With the ship short of men and no incentives to attract more, can he ever bring Thunderer to a proper state of fighting preparedness? Kydd is sent to reinforce the Baltic squadron as Bonaparte's vast army invades Russia. News reaches him of French victory at the Battle of Borodino. The road to Moscow is now open. To avert total French victory, Kydd must lead a vital convoy through battle and tempest to the aid of Britain's last ally. Praise for Julian Stockwin's Kydd series 'Paints a vivid picture of life aboard the mighty ship-of-the-line' Daily Express 'This heady adventure blends fact and fiction in rich, authoritative detail' Nautical Magazine 'Fans of fast-paced adventure will get their fill with this book' Historical Naval Society
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Publisher:
Hodder & Stoughton
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
None
Language:
en
ISBN:
9781473698864
Publish year:
2022
Publish date:
July 7, 2022
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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