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Julian Stockwin is the superstar of naval fiction set during the Age of Sail ... another great seafaring adventure Warships on TREACHERY Another thundering good read for those who love seagoing stories in the Hornblower mould Peterborough Evening Telegraph Another ripping yarn Good Book Guide on TREACHERY Stockwin is a born storyteller and, with his series of intriguing sub-plots, a man with a vivid imagination. Importantly, his research is accurate and first class. TREACHERY is highly recommended. Flagship An absorbing tale Firetrench I was soon turning the pages almost indecently fast...Roll on, the promised adventures of Kydd and Renzi Independent on KYDD 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. Daily Express on KYDD

'Julian Stockwin is the superstar of naval fiction set during the Age of Sail ... another great seafaring adventure' -- Warships on TREACHERY 'Another thundering good read for those who love seagoing stories in the Hornblower mould' -- Peterborough Evening Telegraph 'Another ripping yarn' -- Good Book Guide on TREACHERY 'Stockwin is a born storyteller and, with his series of intriguing sub-plots, a man with a vivid imagination. Importantly, his research is accurate and first class. TREACHERY is highly recommended.' -- Flagship 'An absorbing tale' -- Firetrench 'I was soon turning the pages almost indecently fast...Roll on, the promised adventures of Kydd and Renzi' -- Independent on KYDD '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.' -- Daily Express on KYDD

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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. See www.JulianStockwin.com.

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