Seaflower
Thomas Kydd 3
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Hodder & Stoughton
Published:11th Oct '04
£9.99
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The latest adventures of seaman Kydd in his journey from pressed man to Admiral in the Great Age of Sail.
'In Stockwin's hands the sea story will continue to entrance readers across the world' - Guardian
It is two years since Thomas Kydd was spirited away in the night to serve his country aboard the old line-of-battle ship Duke William. Now, he and and the other members of the ill-fated Artemis are shipwrecked sailors, back in London waiting to be summoned as court martial witnesses. Then, in a political act to shield an officer's reputation, they are shipped out in haste to the Caribbean - where sugar is king and yellow jack a fearsome peril.
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What readers are saying about SEAFLOWER
'A great read for lovers of a seafaring yarn' - 5 stars
'Stockwin's seafaring books are so great to read. They leave you wanting more!' - 5 stars
'I thoroughly enjoyed this book and highly recommend it' - 5 stars
'I'm absolutely hooked now . . .' - 5 stars
'An excellent read, full of action and adventure' - 5 stars
Praise for Julian Stockwin's previous books:
'I was soon turning over the pages almost indecently fast ... Roll on, the promised adventures of Kydd and Renzi.'
The vantage point of the common sailor gives the nautical novel a fresh twist. In Stockwin's hands the sea story will continue to entrance readers across the world. * Guardian *
Gripping ... Rich in action and full of interesting characters, this thrilling novel leaves you in awe of the 18th-century seaman. * Peterborough Evening Telegraph *
'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 Exp
ISBN: 9780340837832
Dimensions: 198mm x 133mm x 28mm
Weight: 292g
416 pages