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Thomas Kydd 18
Series: Thomas Kydd
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Ideal for enthusiasts of historical naval fiction and adventure, particularly fans of richly detailed sea stories and Napoleonic-era drama.
Perfect for fans of Patrick O'Brian, Bernard Cornwell, and swashbuckling adventure during the great Age of Sail: Persephone is the eighteenth novel in Julian Stockwin's acclaimed Thomas Kydd series.
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Unputdownable naval action from the master of the sea story - Julian Stockwin returns with the next installment of action from Captain Sir Thomas Kydd.
November 1807. Captain Sir Thomas Kydd must sail to Lisbon to aid the Portuguese Royal Family's evacuation in the face of Napoleon's ruthless advance through Iberia. In the chaos of the threatened city, an old passion is reawakened when he meets Persephone Lockwood, a beautiful and determined admiral's daughter from his past.
But the Royal Family's destination is Brazil, Persephone's is England, and it seems Kydd's chance has gone again. Only later he discovers Persephone has another suitor - and that, if he wants to win her hand, he must enter the highest echelons of London society.
Mixing with aristocracy and royalty brings other responsibilities. The Prince of Wales asks him to take temporary command of the Royal Yacht. Sailing to Yarmouth, Kydd realises they are being stalked by French privateers. The terrible threat of a prince of the blood being captured sees Kydd call on daring seamanship of the highest order.
'In Stockwin's hands the sea story will continue to entrance readers across the world' (Guardian)
Series: Thomas Kydd
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Critics praise Stockwin's vivid maritime scenes and authentic historical detail. The Guardian acclaimed his ability to enthral readers worldwide, while the Historical Naval Society commended the fast-paced adventure. The series is noted for its accuracy surpassing similar naval tales like those of Patrick O'Brian, with the Nautical Magazine highlighting its blend of fact and fiction.
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ISBN: 9781473640931
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 19 October 2017
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Hodder Paperback
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 26.0mm
Width: 142.0mm
Height: 199.0mm
Weight: 296g
Pages: 416
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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