Victory: Thomas Kydd 11
Julian Stockwin
'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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About Julian Stockwin
Reviews for Victory: Thomas Kydd 11
Oxford Times
Well-written mixture of high-seas adventure and character-based drama . . . impossible not to enjoy
Booklist
Written with authoritative detail by a gifted storyteller who is passionate about the Great Age of Sail.
Western Morning News
Stockwin's descriptions of the bloody reality of naval combat 200 years ago are memorably vivid, and reveal a profound respect for the seamen who were willing to sacrifice their lives to help save their country.
Yorkshire Evening Post
More historically accurate than the Patrick O'Brian series
Royal Navy Sailing Association journal on the KYDD series
This heady adventure blends fact and fiction in rich, authoritative detail. The author closely follows historical record, taking readers into the world-defining events of 1805.
Nautical Magazine
The full-blooded seagoing adventures of Commander Thomas Kydd reach another thrilling chapter.
Peterborough Evening Telegraph
This latest book is as fresh as the first to be published . . . takes forward the careers of his two heroes in such a natural way that they feel to be a genuine part of history, interacting with the real story of Nelson, Trafalgar and Victory.
Firetrench