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Command de Julian Stockwin

Command

Autor Julian Stockwin
en Limba Engleză Paperback – mar 2008
In this seventh book of the series, Thomas Kydd is master of his own brig-sloop Teazer and 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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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9781590131442
ISBN-10: 1590131444
Pagini: 320
Dimensiuni: 133 x 203 x 19 mm
Greutate: 0.41 kg
Editura: Globe Pequot Publishing Group Inc

Notă biografică

About the Author 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. More information can be found on his website at www.JulianStockwin.com.

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'Paints a vivid picture of life aboard the mighty ship-of-the-line' - Daily Express

Thrilled at his first command, a little brig sloop called Teazer, Thomas Kydd must race to bring his ship to battle readiness - he is desperately needed to defend Malta against Barbary corsairs, ferocious privateers and the French who are frantically trying to rescue the remnants of their army in the Levant.

But his jubilation does not last long - peace is suddenly declared and Kydd is left ashore on half pay.

A rare chance gives him the opportunity to once again go to sea. He sets sail as captain of a convict transport for the penal colony in New South Wales - and challenges that will test both his seamanship and humanity to the limit.

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What readers are saying about COMMAND

'Well done Julian for what is becoming a real tour de force' - 5 stars

'Julian Stockwin has a superb way of writing bringing the way of life aboard ship to the reader' - 5 stars

'Another really excellent sea yarn from Julian Stockwin' - 5 stars

'Excellent in all respects' - 5 stars

'Another great book written by the master of suspense' - 5 stars

Recenzii

Stockwin paints a vivid picture of life aboard the mighty ship-of-the-line... the harsh naval discipline, the rancid food, and the skill of the common sailor are all skilfully evoked.
In Stockwin's hands the sea story will continue to entrance readers across the world.
The appeal of the story is in the telling, which is atmospheric, authentic ... The author had a long career in the Royal Navy, which adds to his prose that extra dash of salty realism.
I was soon turning the pages almost indecently fast ... Roll on, the promised adventures of Kydd and Renzi.