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Conquest (Paperback)
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Captain Thomas Kydd's first mission after the triumph of Trafalgar
is to capture and protect a fragile new British colony: 19th
century Cape Town. Following the victory at the Battle of
Trafalgar, England is free to seek conquests and colonies in the
furthest reaches of the world. But even if the British can defeat
the enemy and take possession of the capital, there is still more
fighting to be done. Kydd and his men must stave off attacks from
all sides, while braving the wild beasts and hostile environment of
Africa's vast and savage hinterland.
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Command (Paperback)
Julian Stockwin
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In this seventh book of the series, Thomas Kydd is master of his
own brig-sloop Teazer and he must race the clock to make her
battle-ready to defend Malta against Barbary pirates and the
French, who are frantically trying to rescue the remnants of their
army in the Levant. Suddenly, peace is declared, and the young
captain finds himself ashore. To make ends meet, he agrees to
transport convicts to Australia. Little does he know that his
friend Renzi, weakened by illness and embittered with the service,
is also bound for that colony as a settler. There they will be
forced to face their deepest fears and prove themselves against all
odds.
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Victory (Paperback)
Julian Stockwin
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'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. ****************** What readers are saying about VICTORY
'More of the same, please!' - 5 stars 'The best Stockwin yet!' - 5
stars 'A great read . . . I salute a terrific story teller of that
bygone age!' - 5 stars 'A masterly retelling of a real hero's
tragic demise and a thoroughly enjoyable novel' - 5 stars 'A
marvelous book' - 5 stars
In the eighth book of this popular series, Thomas Kydd and Nicholas
Renzi return to England in 1803 after tumultuous episodes on the
other side of the world to find England in peril of starvation and
bankruptcy. Kydd is placed back in command of his beloved vessel,
Teazer, but he barely has time to prep her for the sea when he is
sent on an urgent mission. Smugglers, enemy privateers, and
treacherous sea conditions await Kydd on his journey to northern
France on the eve of war, but equally worrisome events are
occurring ashore. A growing attachment to the admiral's daughter
curbs Kydd's blissful reunion with Teazer and he is forced to make
a terrible decision that may cause the end of his friendship with
Renzi-or the end of his naval career.
It is 1793. Europe is ablaze with war. The British prime minister
is under pressure to intimidate the French and dispatches a Navy
squadron to the French coast. To man the ships, ordinary citizens
must be press-ganged; Thomas Paine Kydd, a young wig-maker from
Guildford, is seized and taken across the country to be part of the
crew of the 98-gun line-of-battle ship Duke William. The ship sails
immediately and Kydd has to learn the harsh realities of shipboard
life fast. Despite all he goes through, amid the dangers of tempest
and battle, he comes to admire the skills and courage of his fellow
seamen, taking up the challenge himself to become a true sailor and
defender of Britain at war.
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Treachery (Paperback)
Julian Stockwin
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Invasion (Paperback)
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Napoleon's forces are poised to invade Britain, and Commander
Thomas Kydd's ship is at the forefront of the fleet defending the
English coast. His honour restored after temporary disgrace in the
Channel Islands, and reunited with his ship Teazer, Kydd seizes the
chance to fight for his country.
Following his recovery after a savage wounding in America, Kydd
returns to England to re-assume command of his ship-of-the-line,
Thunderer, which is sent to the remote station of Bermuda. 'Paints
a vivid picture of life aboard the mighty ship-of-the-line' Daily
Express
'Yankee Mission is a jewel in Julian Stockwin's crown as a master
in naval fiction, with a ship-to-ship fight so vivid that the
battle's sounds and scents fly off the pages like lethal wooden
splinters' - Quarterdeck 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. With his Thunderer in dock
receiving some well-earned repairs he is, momentarily, without a
command. It's a position the Admiralty does not leave him in for
long, and he is soon given a mission: engage the young republic in
a fair fight, frigate against frigate, and restore the Navy's
reputation. And they have just the ship and crew for him . . .
Tyger. But on reaching the US east coast, Kydd and his trusted
Tygers realise that the hardest part of their mission will be
drawing out one of the Yankee men-o'-war to engage in battle -
especially once the Americans get wind of his purpose. It's a tall
order, requiring every ounce of the crew's guile and persistence -
and when fortune turns against them, Kydd finds not only his
career, but his life, hanging in the balance. Praise for Julian
Stockwin's 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 'The
characterization is first-class, and the reader quickly becomes
involved with all that happens' - Historical Novels Review
'Stockwin creates a knotty narrative, writing with authority about
Britain's Georgian navy and the physical world at sea with
intrigue, captivating characters, and deft storytelling. Thunderer
is a suspenseful journey' Quarterdeck 1812. 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
'Stockwin creates a knotty narrative, writing with authority about
Britain's Georgian navy and the physical world at sea with
intrigue, captivating characters, and deft storytelling. Thunderer
is a suspenseful journey' Quarterdeck 1812. 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
'Balkan Glory is an epic chapter in the splendid Kydd canon,
weaving knotty political gambits with stirring naval actions,
expressively re-creating the often harsh reality Jack Tars
witnessed within their wooden walls during the Napoleonic Wars' -
Quarterdeck 1811. The Adriatic, the 'French Lake', is now the most
valuable territory Napoleon Bonaparte possesses. Captain Sir Thomas
Kydd finds his glorious return to England cut short when the
Admiralty summons him to lead a squadron of frigates into these
waters to cause havoc and distress to the enemy. Kydd is dubbed
'The Sea Devil' by Bonaparte who personally appoints one of his
favourites, Dubourdieu, along with a fleet that greatly outweighs
the British, to rid him of this menace. At the same time, Nicholas
Renzi is sent to Austria on a secret mission to sound out the
devious arch-statesman, Count Metternich. His meeting reveals a
deadly plan by Bonaparte that threatens the whole balance of power
in Europe. The only thing that can stop it is a decisive move at
sea and for this he must somehow cross the Alps to the Adriatic to
contact Kydd directly. A climactic sea battle where the stakes
could not be higher is inevitable. Kydd faces Dubourdieu with
impossible odds stacked against him. Can he shatter Bonaparte's
dreams of breaking out of Europe and marching to the gates of India
and Asia? ************************************* Readers LOVE Balkan
Glory 'I can say without a doubt Balkan Glory is Stockwin's best of
the series. All these elements make it so. It's great, involving
reading (I was surprised when I reached The End!). It's what makes
for great historical fiction' 'By far the best of the Kydd series.
Can the next one possibly be as riveting?' 'One of my must have
books each year'
'Stockwin creates a knotty narrative, writing with authority about
Britain's Georgian navy and the physical world at sea with
intrigue, captivating characters, and deft storytelling. Thunderer
is a suspenseful journey' Quarterdeck 1812. 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
Thomas Paine Kydd is in Halifax enjoying the recognition and favour
of his fellow officers when Tenacious is summoned to join Horatio
Nelson's task force on an urgent reconnaissance mission.
Intelligence suggests the French Revolution is about to set the
Mediterranean ablaze, but Bonaparte's fleet is nowhere to be found.
Nelson and his band of brothers begin a desperate search for him.
Kydd's newfound ambition fuels his desire to be at the forefront of
the hunt. But with power comes responsibility; with responsibility,
accountability. Kydd will face his greatest challenge ever amidst
bloodstained seas. And defeat will mean humiliation--or death.
'Balkan Glory is an epic chapter in the splendid Kydd canon,
weaving knotty political gambits with stirring naval actions,
expressively re-creating the often harsh reality Jack Tars
witnessed within their wooden walls during the Napoleonic Wars' -
Quarterdeck 1811. The Adriatic, the 'French Lake', is now the most
valuable territory Napoleon Bonaparte possesses. Captain Sir Thomas
Kydd finds his glorious return to England cut short when the
Admiralty summons him to lead a squadron of frigates into these
waters to cause havoc and distress to the enemy. Kydd is dubbed
'The Sea Devil' by Bonaparte who personally appoints one of his
favourites, Dubourdieu, along with a fleet that greatly outweighs
the British, to rid him of this menace. At the same time, Nicholas
Renzi is sent to Austria on a secret mission to sound out the
devious arch-statesman, Count Metternich. His meeting reveals a
deadly plan by Bonaparte that threatens the whole balance of power
in Europe. The only thing that can stop it is a decisive move at
sea and for this he must somehow cross the Alps to the Adriatic to
contact Kydd directly. A climactic sea battle where the stakes
could not be higher is inevitable. Kydd faces Dubourdieu with
impossible odds stacked against him. Can he shatter Bonaparte's
dreams of breaking out of Europe and marching to the gates of India
and Asia? ************************************* Readers LOVE Balkan
Glory 'I can say without a doubt Balkan Glory is Stockwin's best of
the series. All these elements make it so. It's great, involving
reading (I was surprised when I reached The End!). It's what makes
for great historical fiction' 'By far the best of the Kydd series.
Can the next one possibly be as riveting?' 'One of my must have
books each year'
'In Stockwin's hands the sea story will continue to entrance
readers across the world' - Guardian More than a decade ago, Thomas
Kydd and Nicholas Renzi were in the Caribbean as sailors before the
mast in the old Trajan. Now Kydd, a storied hero of Trafalgar,
holds the glory of being post-captain of the 32-gun frigate,
L'Aurore. After unremitting war a Caribbean posting seems a welcome
respite. But Kydd and Renzi soon find themselves facing a familiar
threat as the French imperil Britain's vital sugar trade. When
merchantmen begin vanishing from the sea, Kydd and Renzi must
embark on a dangerous game of espionage, seamanship and
breath-taking action in order to destroy a new and terrible danger
to the Empire. ********************* What readers are saying about
CARIBBEE 'A proper swashbuckling affair' - 5 stars 'Totally
amazing!' - 5 stars 'Loved this book' - 5 stars 'A real find' - 5
stars 'A gripping read' - 5 stars
Lt Cdr Julian Stockwin shares his love and knowledge of the sea in
this entertaining collection of maritime stories and little-known
trivia. Featuring nautical facts and feats, including superstitions
at sea, the history of animals on the waves - until 1975 when all
animals were banned from Royal Navy ships - and how the inventor of
the umbrella helped man the British Navy, it is packed with
informative tales. Focusing on the glory days of tall ships he
explores marine myths and unearths the truth behind commonly held
beliefs about the sea, such as whether Lord Nelson's body was
really pickled in rum to transport it back to England after his
death at Trafalgar. Interspersed throughout are salty sayings
showing the modern words and phrases that originate from the
mariners of old - 'cut of his jib', 'high and dry', 'the coast is
clear', 'first rate' and 'slush fund'. Accompanied by nostalgic
black and white line drawings Stockwin's Maritime Miscellany is a
charming giftbook guaranteed to appeal to the sailing enthusiast,
but also amuse and inform even the staunchest landlubber.
'Yankee Mission is a jewel in Julian Stockwin's crown as a master
in naval fiction, with a ship-to-ship fight so vivid that the
battle's sounds and scents fly off the pages like lethal wooden
splinters' - Quarterdeck 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. With his Thunderer in dock
receiving some well-earned repairs he is, momentarily, without a
command. It's a position the Admiralty does not leave him in for
long, and he is soon given a mission: engage the young republic in
a fair fight, frigate against frigate, and restore the Navy's
reputation. And they have just the ship and crew for him . . .
Tyger. But on reaching the US east coast, Kydd and his trusted
Tygers realise that the hardest part of their mission will be
drawing out one of the Yankee men-o'-war to engage in battle -
especially once the Americans get wind of his purpose. It's a tall
order, requiring every ounce of the crew's guile and persistence -
and when fortune turns against them, Kydd finds not only his
career, but his life, hanging in the balance. Praise for Julian
Stockwin's 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 'The
characterization is first-class, and the reader quickly becomes
involved with all that happens' - Historical Novels Review
In the 13th volume in the popular high-seas nautical adventure
series featuring naval hero Thomas Kydd, Cape Colony is proving a
tiresome assignment for Kydd's daring commander-in-chief Commodore
Popham: South America's Spanish colonies are in a ferment of
popular unrest. Rumors of a treasure hoard of Spanish silver spur
him to assemble a makeshift invasion fleet and launch a bold attack
on the capital of the Viceroyalty of the River Plate in Buenos
Aires. Navigating the treacherous bars and mud flats of the river,
the British invasion force wins a battle against improbable odds,
taking the capital and the silver. But the uprising that promises
the end of Spanish rule never arrives and the locals begin to see
dark conspiracies behind the invader's actions. Now Kydd's men must
face resistance and the betrayal of their closest allies. Can they
save themselves and their prize?
In the 17th volume in the popular high-seas nautical adventure
series, it is 1807 and Captain Sir Thomas Kydd's famous sea action
aboard Tyger has snatched his reputation from ignominy. He is the
hero of the hour. But though Britain's Navy remains imperious, a
succession of battles has seen Napoleon victorious on mainland
Europe. His enemies have sued for peace and the emperor's
Continental System, establishing a European blockade, will mean
that Britain will be cut off from her economic lifeblood. One small
link in this ring of steel is still free of French control: the
neutral state of Denmark, which controls the straits through which
the entire Baltic trade passes. In an attempt to prevent the French
from taking control of Denmark's navy, Kydd's great friend Nicholas
Renzi - now the Lord Farndon - is sent on a desperate diplomatic
mission to persuade the Danes to give up their fleet to Britain.
But the Danes are caught between two implacable forces and will not
yield, opting instead for the inferno of battle.
The 16th volume in the popular high-seas nautical adventure series
featuring naval hero Thomas Kydd. The greatest naval trial in the
Georgian period is underway at Portsmouth with the court martial of
Sir Home Popham, Captain Sir Thomas Kydd's commanding officer in
the doomed occupation of Buenos Aires. Kydd has some sympathy for
Popham's unauthorized action but his support for his former
commander leaves him athwart some very influential people in the
Admiralty. With his frigate L'Aurore unfit for sea, Kydd is given a
commission that some will hope destroy his career. Tyger has
recently mutinied but instead of having her company dispersed
around the fleet as is customary, the ship is pressed into
immediate service in the North Sea. Kydd faces a crew still under
some malign influence. Enemies aboard and on the high seas are just
the start of the problem. Soon he will have to take his untested
and untrustworthy crew into the Baltic, and there they will get
entangled with Napoleon's invasion of Prussia. The stakes are
desperate, the task seemingly impossible and the French implacable.
But the only way for Kydd to avoid disgrace is to gamble his
reputation and crew on a crazy mission to snatch a Prussian
division out of the jaws of Napoleon's advancing army. Will he
return home once more a hero, or himself face a court martial?
'In Stockwin's hands the sea story will continue to entrance
readers across the world' - Guardian Captain Sir Thomas Kydd's part
in Britain's doomed occupation of Buenos Aires has put him on the
wrong side of some powerful men at the Admiralty. He is given a
poisoned commission that some hope will destroy his career: a
recently mutinied ship. But enemies aboard and on the high seas are
just the start of the problem. Soon he will have to take his
untested and untrustworthy crew into the Baltic where they will get
entangled with Napoleon's invasion of Prussia. With the stakes
desperate, the task seemingly impossible and the French implacable,
Kydd could return home once more a hero - or find himself facing a
court martial. ************** What readers are saying about TYGER
'A delightful seafaring story' - 5 stars 'TYGER is ablaze with
brilliant, inventive and authentic storytelling . . . Stockwin's
best' - 5 stars 'My favourite of the series' - 5 stars 'Julian
Stockwin - long may you continue writing!' - 5 stars 'Another
top-notch story' - 5 stars
'Paints a vivid picture of life aboard the mighty ship-of-the-line'
- Daily Express An Admiralty summons to England cuts short Thomas
Kydd's service in the turquoise waters of the Caribbean. While the
crew of L'Aurore can look forward to liberty and prize money, a
shadow hangs over their captain: the impending court martial of his
one-time commander, Commodore Popham, who led a doomed attack on
South America. Following Nelson's death two years earlier, England
is in desperate need of heroes and Kydd's Caribbean exploits are
the talk of London. Feted by the king and a grateful country, Kydd
is soon on detachment in a new and dangerous sphere of interest:
the Dardanelles, connecting the Mediterranean Sea to the Black Sea
and providing a route to India. The French have long coveted this
route, knowing that it could be the key to toppling the British
Empire in India. When they successfully whip up such strong
anti-English sentiment that the British ambassador to
Constantinople has to flee to L'Aurore, a deadly stand-off ensues.
Meanwhile Kydd's closest friend, Nicholas Renzi, has assumed a new
role that he can never make public. Sent under alias on a mission
to Constantinople, Renzi must engineer a coup that will turn the
tables on the French. But when he's taken prisoner, only Kydd's
superb seamanship and sheer bravado can save the day.
***************** What readers are saying about PASHA 'The best
Kydd yet' - 5 stars 'This is Stockwin's best' - 5 stars 'A
seafaring tale at its very best' - 5 stars 'A wonderful yarn!' - 5
stars 'Another brilliant book in the Thomas Kydd series' - 5 stars
Promoted to acting lieutenant at the bloody Battle of Camperdown in
October 1797, Thomas Kydd must now sit an examination to confirm
his rank--or face an inglorious return before the mast. But this is
only the first of many obstacles for a man who was pressed into the
King's service and discovered a calling for the sea. Kydd is from
humble origins, yet he attains the lofty heights of the quarterdeck
as an officer in His Majesty's Navy. If he is to avoid spending the
rest of his career as a tarpaulin officer, he must also become a
gentleman. Kydd and his enigmatic friend Nicholas Renzi set sail in
HMS Tenacious for the North American station. Aboard the old 64-gun
ship, Kydd comes to doubt he will ever match up to the high-born
gentlemen officers.
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