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Victory

Autor Julian Stockwin
en Limba Engleză Paperback – mai 2023
In the eleventh book of this popular series, Napoleon Bonaparte continues planning for the invasion of England as Admiral Horatio Nelson and the Royal Navy patrol the seas, seeking out their elusive enemy. When convoluted political machinations in England lead to the impeachment of the head of the Navy, Commander Thomas Kydd is forced to choose sides. Eager to take on the real enemy, Kydd decides to join Nelson's squadron just before the Battle of Trafalgar, the greatest sea encounter of all time. Amidst the chaos and bloodshed, Kydd and his shipmates must prove once and for all that the Royal Navy truly rules the seas.
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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9781493071661
ISBN-10: 1493071661
Pagini: 320
Dimensiuni: 140 x 216 x 19 mm
Greutate: 0.41 kg
Editura: Globe Pequot Press

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

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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'More of the same, please!' - 5 stars

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'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

Recenzii

Elegantly plotted . . . the writing has the power of a broadside at close range.
Well-written mixture of high-seas adventure and character-based drama . . . impossible not to enjoy
Written with authoritative detail by a gifted storyteller who is passionate about the Great Age of Sail.
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.
More historically accurate than the Patrick O'Brian 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.
The full-blooded seagoing adventures of Commander Thomas Kydd reach another thrilling chapter.
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.