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Thunderer

- Thomas Kydd 24
Af: Julian Stockwin Engelsk Paperback

Thunderer

- Thomas Kydd 24
Af: Julian Stockwin Engelsk Paperback
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''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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''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

Produktdetaljer
Sprog: Engelsk
Sider: 0
ISBN-13: 9781473698833
Indbinding: Paperback
Udgave:
ISBN-10: 1473698839
Udg. Dato: 7 okt 2021
Længde: 32mm
Bredde: 233mm
Højde: 152mm
Forlag: Hodder & Stoughton
Oplagsdato: 7 okt 2021
Forfatter(e): Julian Stockwin
Forfatter(e) Julian Stockwin


Kategori French Colonial Empire


ISBN-13 9781473698833


Sprog Engelsk


Indbinding Paperback


Sider 0


Udgave


Længde 32mm


Bredde 233mm


Højde 152mm


Udg. Dato 7 okt 2021


Oplagsdato 7 okt 2021


Forlag Hodder & Stoughton

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