Invasion: Thomas Kydd 10

Julian Stockwin

ISBN 10: 0340961155 / ISBN 13: 9780340961155

Published by Hodder & Stoughton, 2009

About this Item

Signed by the author on the title page, also a signed postcard tucked inside, very light wear to the sleeved dust jacket. Shipped from the UK in recyclable card packaging.

Seller Inventory # pb083-324-0348

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Invasion: Thomas Kydd 10
• Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0340961155
• ISBN 13: 9780340961155
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Edition
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
• Signed: abe signed

About this title

Synopsis

Napoleon's forces are poised to invade Britain, and Commander Thomas Kydd's ship is at the forefront of the fleet defending the English coast. His honour restored after temporary disgrace in the Channel Islands, and reunited with his ship Teazer, Kydd seizes the chance to fight for his country.

About the Author

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.