Command: Thomas Kydd 7
dec. 2009 · Thomas Kydd Bog 7 · Hachette UK
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'Paints a vivid picture of life aboard the mighty ship-of-the-line' - Daily Express
Thrilled at his first command, a little brig sloop called Teazer, Thomas Kydd must race to bring his ship to battle readiness - he is desperately needed to defend Malta against Barbary corsairs, ferocious privateers and the French who are frantically trying to rescue the remnants of their army in the Levant.
But his jubilation does not last long - peace is suddenly declared and Kydd is left ashore on half pay.
A rare chance gives him the opportunity to once again go to sea. He sets sail as captain of a convict transport for the penal colony in New South Wales - and challenges that will test both his seamanship and humanity to the limit.
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What readers are saying about COMMAND
'Well done Julian for what is becoming a real tour de force' - 5 stars
'Julian Stockwin has a superb way of writing bringing the way of life aboard ship to the reader' - 5 stars
'Another really excellent sea yarn from Julian Stockwin' - 5 stars
'Excellent in all respects' - 5 stars
'Another great book written by the master of suspense' - 5 stars
Thrilled at his first command, a little brig sloop called Teazer, Thomas Kydd must race to bring his ship to battle readiness - he is desperately needed to defend Malta against Barbary corsairs, ferocious privateers and the French who are frantically trying to rescue the remnants of their army in the Levant.
But his jubilation does not last long - peace is suddenly declared and Kydd is left ashore on half pay.
A rare chance gives him the opportunity to once again go to sea. He sets sail as captain of a convict transport for the penal colony in New South Wales - and challenges that will test both his seamanship and humanity to the limit.
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What readers are saying about COMMAND
'Well done Julian for what is becoming a real tour de force' - 5 stars
'Julian Stockwin has a superb way of writing bringing the way of life aboard ship to the reader' - 5 stars
'Another really excellent sea yarn from Julian Stockwin' - 5 stars
'Excellent in all respects' - 5 stars
'Another great book written by the master of suspense' - 5 stars
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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. More information can be found on his website at
www.JulianStockwin.com.
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