Yankee Mission
Thomas Kydd 25
- Paperback
384 pages
- Release Date
11 October 2022
Summary
1812. Off the coast of Brazil, HMS Java, a proud British 38-gun frigate, is captured in battle by the American USS Constitution - signaling across the world’s oceans a challenge to Britain’s naval premiership that cannot be ignored.
Back in England, Captain Sir Thomas Kydd is enjoying a moment of normal life with his wife and his newborn son. His Thunderer is in the docks receiving some well-earned repairs. He is, momentarily, without a comm…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781473699144 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1473699142 |
| Author: | Julian Stockwin |
| Publisher: | Hodder & Stoughton |
| Imprint: | Hodder & Stoughton |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 384 |
| Release Date: | 11 October 2022 |
| Weight: | 480g |
| Dimensions: | 230mm x 152mm x 30mm |
| Series: | Thomas Kydd |
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Critics Review
PRAISE FOR PREVIOUS BOOKS IN THE KYDD SERIES:A very readable and enjoyable story … I can only recommend that you go out, beg, borrow or buy, and enjoy * Bernard Cornwell *In Stockwin’s hands the sea story will continue to entrance readers across the world * Guardian *This heady adventure blends fact and fiction in rich, authoritative detail * Nautical Magazine *The characterization is first-class, and the reader quickly becomes involved with all that happens * Historical Novels Review *There is no disputing Stockwin’s ability to tell a good yarn backed by meticulous research. Stockwin’s eye for authentic detail is faultless * Pennant *Paints a vivid picture of life aboard the mighty ship-of-the-line * Daily Express *
About The Author
Julian Stockwin
Julian Stockwin was sent at the age of fourteen to TS 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. He was awarded the MBE and retired with the rank of Lieutenant Commander. He now lives in Devon with his wife Kathy.
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