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Kydd

CD - unabridged
(9 CDs)
Product Number: LCD87
Released: 01 Oct, 2014
Business Term: Purchase
ISBN: #9781471280948
Narrator(s): Christian Rodska
Publisher: W F Howes
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Description

The year is 1793 and Europe is ablaze with war… Thomas Kydd, a young wig-maker from Guildford, is seized by the press gang, to be a part of the crew of the battle ship Royal William. The ship sails immediately and Kydd has to learn the harsh realities of shipboard life fast. Despite all that he goes through, he comes to admire the skills and courage of the seamen - taking up the challenge himself to become a true sailor.

Author(s): Julian Stockwin
Series: Thomas Kydd Series Series No:1
Original Publish Date: 01 Oct, 2014

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Professional reviews

"‘Gripping...Rich in action and full of interesting characters, this thrilling novel leaves you in awe of the 18th- century seaman.’ PETERBOROUGH EVENING TELEGRAPH ‘Adventure and historical fiction fans will delight in this well-crafted yarn’ BOOKLIST"

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