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by Julian Stockwin
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Availability:Out of StockContributor:Julian StockwinSeries:Thomas KyddPublish date:2023-01-17Pages:432
Languages:EnglishPublisher:MobiusISBN-13:9781473698864ISBN-10:1473698863UPC:9781473698864Book Category:FictionBook Subcategory:Historical, Action & Adventure, War & MilitarySize:7.90 x 5.20 x 1.20 inchesWeight:0.6Product ID:SC0SPSY18K

1812. Arriving back in England after his successes in the Adriatic, Captain Sir Thomas Kydd is bestowed with honors. 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.

Languages:EnglishPublisher:MobiusISBN-13:9781473698864ISBN-10:1473698863UPC:9781473698864Book Category:FictionBook Subcategory:Historical, Action & Adventure, War & MilitarySize:7.90 x 5.20 x 1.20 inchesWeight:0.6Product ID:SC0SPSY18K
Julian Stockwin was sent at the age of fourteen to 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. In Vietnam he saw active service in a carrier task force.

After leaving the Navy (rated Petty Officer), Julian practised as an educational psychologist. He lived for some time in Hong Kong, where he was commissioned into the Royal Naval Reserve. He was awarded the MBE and retired with the rank of Lieutenant Commander. He now lives in Devon with his wife Kathy. More information can be found on his website at www.julianstockwin.com.
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