Caribbee: A Kydd Sea Adventure (Kydd Sea Adventures) (Volume 14) - Softcover

Stockwin, Julian

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1590136721 ISBN 13: 9781590136720

Publisher: McBooks Press, 2014

Synopsis

As the captain of a useful frigate, Thomas Kydd is claimed by the Leeward Islands station, exchanging the harsh situation in South America for the warmth and delights of the Caribbean. It's a sea change for Kydd, who revisits the places and people that figured in his time as a young seaman. Some are nostalgic and pleasing, while others bring challenges of a personal nature. In Europe, Napoleon is triumphant on land, but so far away in the Caribbean, Kydd and the others feel secure and make the most of running down prizes and sending off fat convoys of sugar to England. But, in a stroke of genius, Bonaparte finds a way to take revenge for Trafalgar and shocks Kydd out of complacency when an element from his past returns and Kydd is accused of murder. In a stroke of irony, it is that same past that may just provide Kydd the means to clear his name.

About this title

About the Author:

Julian Stockwin is a retired teacher and educational psychologist, and a former lieutenant commander of the Royal Navy Reserve. He entered the British Navy at age 15 and was eventually named a Member of the British Empire. He is the author of the Kydd Sea Adventures series.

Review:

“Fast-paced and a fun read for those who enjoy British nautical books, such as those written by Forester and Patrick O’Brian.”  —Historical Novel Society

About this edition

• Publisher: McBooks Press
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1590136721
• ISBN 13: 9781590136720
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 328