Julian Stockwin

'In Stockwin's hands the sea story will continue to entrance readers across the world' - Guardian Thomas Paine Kydd, a young wig-maker from Guildford, is seized by the press gang to be a part of the crew of the 98-gun line-of-battle ship Royal William. The ship sails immediately and Kydd has to learn the harsh realities of shipboard life fast. Despite all the danger of tempest and battle he goes through, he comes to admire the skills and courage of the seamen - taking up the challenge himself to become a true sailor. Based on dramatic real events, it is classic storytelling at its very best, rich with action with exceptional characters and a page-turning narrative. ********************* What readers are saying about KYDD 'A cracking good read' - 5 stars 'A first-class job' - 5 stars 'A terrific book' - 5 stars 'Excellent and very accurate' - 5 stars 'I could not put it down' - 5 stars

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Kydd

A Ditty Bag of Wonders from the Golden Age of Sail

Stockwin's Maritime Miscellany

1261. Oxford, England. An envoy returns from the land of the Tartars to meet with an English scholar and share a deadly secret that touches on the future of Christianity itself. The two men vow that the knowledge of gunpowder must die with them as the consequences are otherwise too fatal to contemplate. 1290. Hurnwych Green, England. After his quiet life is shattered by tragedy, local blacksmith Jared begins a pilgrimage to the Promised Land. Aboard a ship to Venice, he meets Sir Nicholas Gayne who invites him to join the Knights Hospitallers as their blacksmith on a holy crusade for King Edward. The adventure that follows sees Jared encounter men from distant Cathay who harbour the secret of huo yao, and so begins one man's obsession with the powder of death and a king's determination to change the very nature of warfare ...

The Powder of Death

Von der Landratte zur Teerjacke: Der marinehistorische Roman »Zur Flotte gepresst« von Julian Stockwin jetzt als eBook bei dotbooks. England, 1793: Nach der Kriegserklärung an Frankreich wird der junge Perückenmacher Thomas Paine Kydd von einem Presstrupp verschleppt und muss fortan ein unfreiwilliges Seemannsdasein an Bord des mächtigen 98-Kanonen-Linienschiffs »Duke William« fristen. Segeldrills, nächtlicher Wachdienst und gefährliche Seeschlachten – ein hartes Leben für eine Landratte. Kydd aber findet Gefallen daran und schafft es, sich einen Platz unter den hartgesottenen Soldaten der Royal Navy zu erkämpfen. Doch nicht jeder kann akzeptieren, dass ausgerechnet er in der Schiffshierarchie aufsteigt – und plötzlich ist sein Leben nicht nur durch Gefechte mit dem Feind bedroht, sondern auch durch eine Intrige an Bord ... Ein Highlight der nautischen Romane: »Stockwin wurde zum Bestsellerautor, weil er seine Leser mitten zwischen die Männer stellt, die vor dem Mast fuhren.« Daily Express Jetzt als eBook kaufen und genießen: »Zur Flotte gepresst« von Julian Stockwin – Band 1 der Erfolgsreihe um Thomas Kydd und seinen Aufstieg vom einfachen Matrosen zum Helden der See. Wer liest, hat mehr vom Leben: dotbooks – der eBook-Verlag.

Zur Flotte gepresst: Ein Thomas-Kydd-Roman - Band 1

Exotische Orte und ein unbesiegbarer Feind: Der marinehistorische Roman »Bewährungsprobe auf der Artemis« von Julian Stockwin als eBook bei dotbooks. England, 1794: Dank seiner Heldentat werden Thomas Kydd und sein bester Freund Renzi als Vollmatrosen auf die »Artemis« versetzt – eine der besten Fregatten der Royal Navy. Schon bald erhalten sie eine wichtige Mission: Sie sollen den königlichen Gesandten nach China eskortieren. Für Kydd ist es der Beginn einer Reihe von Abenteuern, die ihn bis in die entlegensten Winkel der Welt führt. Auf den Philippinen erwarten ihn Prüfungen, die seine Stärke, seinen Mut und seine Loyalität auf die Probe stellen: Das gefürchtete Gelbfieber rafft die Crew dahin, immer mehr tapfere Männer wollen desertieren und die Ureinwohner der Insel hüten ein blutiges Geheimnis ... Jetzt ist es an Kydd und Renzi, die Besatzung der »Artemis« zu retten! Ein Highlight der nautischen Romane: »Stockwin wurde zum Bestsellerautor, weil er seine Leser mitten zwischen die Männer stellt, die vor dem Mast fuhren.« Daily Express Jetzt als eBook kaufen und genießen: »Bewährungsprobe auf der Artemis« von Julian Stockwin – Band 2 der Erfolgsreihe um Thomas Kydd und seinen Aufstieg vom einfachen Matrosen zum Helden der See. Wer liest, hat mehr vom Leben: dotbooks – der eBook-Verlag.

Bewährungsprobe auf der Artemis: Ein Thomas-Kydd-Roman - Band 2

'In Stockwin's hands the sea story will continue to entrance readers across the world' - Guardian 1808. With the Peninsula in turmoil, Napoleon Bonaparte signs a treaty to dismember Portugal and put his brother, Joseph, on the throne of Spain. Meanwhile, Nicholas Renzi, the Lord Farndon, undertakes a deadly mission to stir up partisan unrest to disrupt this Napoleonic alliance with Spain. Thrust into the crucible of the uprising, Captain Sir Thomas Kydd is dismayed to come up against an old foe from his past - now his superior and commander - who is determined to break him. Kydd will soon face the greatest decision of his professional career. Bonaparte, incensed by the reverses suffered to his honour, gathers together a crushing force and marches at speed into Spain. After several bloody encounters the greatly outnumbered British expedition have no option other than make a fighting retreat to the coast. Only the Navy can save them. But the flame of insurrection has been lit - and the Peninsular War has begun. More Praise for Julian Stockwin and the 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

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The Iberian Flame

In the 17th volume in the popular high-seas nautical adventure series, it is 1807 and Captain Sir Thomas Kydd's famous sea action aboard Tyger has snatched his reputation from ignominy. He is the hero of the hour. But although the British Navy remains imperious, a succession of battles has seen Napoleon victorious on mainland Europe. His enemies have sued for peace and the emperor’s Continental System, establishing a European blockade, will leave Britain cut off from her economic lifeblood. One small link in this ring of steel is still free of French control: the neutral state of Denmark, which controls the straits through which the entire Baltic trade passes. In an attempt to prevent the French from taking control of Denmark's navy, Kydd's great friend Nicholas Renzi – now the Lord Farndon – is sent on a desperate diplomatic mission to persuade the Danes to give up their fleet to Britain. But the Danes are caught between two implacable forces and will not yield, opting instead for the inferno of battle.

Inferno

Tyger

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In this ninth installment of the riveting nautical adventure series, Lieutenant Thomas Kydd descends into depression following the loss of his fiancée. Rescued from despair by his close friend Renzi, Kydd finds life increasingly difficult when he is framed and dismissed from his ship. The pair eke out a pitiful existence in Guernsey, where, in a moment of desperation, Renzi offers his services to the Prince de Bouillon and becomes embroiled in covert operations. Meanwhile, Kydd accepts the captaincy of a privateer and is soon taking many prizes. Kydd longs to rejoin his rightful place in the navy, however, and when he gets his chance, he risks all for revenge and restoration.

Treachery

To the Eastern Seas

Now in paperback, the second installment of Julian Stockwin's internationally bestselling naval adventure series captures the triumph, tragedy, and gritty reality of life at sea on a Napoleonic-era frigate.

Artemis

'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. ****************** What readers are saying about VICTORY 'More of the same, please!' - 5 stars 'The best Stockwin yet!' - 5 stars '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

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Victory

Victory at the Battle of Trafalgar removed the spectre of invasion and England is now free to seek conquests and colonies in the furthest reaches of the world. Captain Kydd joins an expedition to take Dutch-held Cape Town, a strategic imperative to secure the rich trade-route to India. But even if the British can defeat the enemy and take possession of the capital, there is still more fighting to be done. Kydd and his men must defend the fragile colony from attacks by the enemy from all sides, while braving the wild beasts and hostile environment of Africa's vast and savage hinterland.

Conquest

Following the loss of his fiancée, Lieutenant Thomas Kydd descends into depression in this installment of the riveting nautical-adventure series. Rescued from despair by his close friend Renzi, Kydd finds life increasingly difficult when he is framed and dismissed from his ship. The pair eke out a pitiful existence in Guernsey, where, in a moment of desperation, Renzi offers his services to the Prince de Bouillon and becomes embroiled in covert operations. Meanwhile, Kydd accepts the captaincy of a privateer and is soon taking many prizes. Kydd longs to rejoin his rightful place in the navy, however, and when he gets his chance, he risks all for revenge and restoration.

Privateer's Revenge

'Stockwin creates a knotty narrative, writing with authority about Britain's Georgian navy and the physical world at sea with intrigue, captivating characters, and deft storytelling. Thunderer is a suspenseful journey' Quarterdeck 1812. Arriving back in England after his successes in the Adriatic, Captain Sir Thomas Kydd is bestowed with honours. In London he's greeted by the Prince Regent who, despite Kydd's protestations that he's happy with his present command, insists he be given a bigger ship - HMS Thunderer, a 74-gun ship of the line. But she's old, and being part of a standing fleet Kydd's chances of further fame and distinction are slim indeed. Winning over his new command is fraught with challenges. A hostile crew, abysmal levels of gunnery and sail-handling capabilities are intolerable to a fighting captain like Kydd. With the ship short of men and no incentives to attract more, can he ever bring Thunderer to a proper state of fighting preparedness? Kydd is sent to reinforce the Baltic squadron as Bonaparte's vast army invades Russia. News reaches him of French victory at the Battle of Borodino. The road to Moscow is now open. To avert total French victory, Kydd must lead a vital convoy through battle and tempest to the aid of Britain's last ally. Praise for Julian Stockwin's 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 'Fans of fast-paced adventure will get their fill with this book' Historical Naval Society

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Thunderer

Young Thomas Kydd joins the crew of the frigate Artemis and survives a fierce battle against the French before embarking on a perilous and mutiny-tested journey to India, China, the South Seas, and around the world.

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