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Overview1808. Parted from his new bride, Captain Sir Thomas Kydd is called away to join the Northern Expedition to Sweden, now Britain's only ally in the Baltic. Following the sudden declaration of war by Russia and with the consequent threat of the czar's great fleet in St Petersburg, the expedition must defend Britain's dearly-won freedom in those waters. However Kydd finds his popular fame as a frigate captain is a poisoned chalice; in the face of jealousy and envy from his fellow captains, the distrust of the commander-in-chief and the betrayal of friendship by a former brother-in-arms now made his subordinate, can he redeem his reputation? In an entirely hostile sea Tyger ranges from the frozen north to the deadly confines of the Danish Sound - and plays a pivotal role in the situation ensuing after the czar's sudden attack on Finland. This climaxes in the first clash of fleets between Great Britain and Russia in history. To the victor will be the prize of the Baltic! ****************** PRAISE FOR JULIAN STOCKWIN'S THOMAS 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 on VICTORY 'Fans of fast-paced adventure will get their fill with this book' Historical Naval Society on THE ADMIRAL'S DAUGHTER Full Product DetailsAuthor: Julian StockwinPublisher: Hodder & Stoughton Imprint: Hodder Paperback Dimensions: Width: 12.80cm , Height: 3.20cm , Length: 19.60cm Weight: 0.280kg ISBN: 9781473640993ISBN 10: 1473640997 Pages: 400 Publication Date: 14 June 2018 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock  The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of ContentsReviewsPraise for the Thomas Kydd series. - - Fans of fast-paced adventure will get their fill with this book. - Historical Naval Society on The Admiral's Daughter Paints a vivid picture of life aboard the mighty ship-of-the-line. - Daily Express More historically accurate than the Patrick O'Brian series - Royal Navy Sailing Association journal This heady adventure blends fact and fiction in rich, authoritative detail - Nautical Magazine on VICTORY This heady adventure blends fact and fiction in rich, authoritative detail * Nautical Magazine on VICTORY * More historically accurate than the Patrick O'Brian series * Royal Navy Sailing Association journal * Paints a vivid picture of life aboard the mighty ship-of-the-line. * Daily Express * Fans of fast-paced adventure will get their fill with this book. * Historical Naval Society on <i>The Admiral's Daughter</i> * Praise for the Thomas Kydd series. * - * Author InformationJulian 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. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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