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Sea of Treason

Sea of Treason

by Julian Stockwin

Publisher Hodder & Stoughton

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Following his recovery after a savage wounding in America, Kydd returns to England to re-assume command of his ship-of-the-line, Thunderer, which is sent to the remote station of Bermuda.

PRAISE FOR THE KYDD SERIES:

A very readable and enjoyable story . . . I can only recommend that you got out, beg, borrow or buy, and enjoy Bernard Cornwell

In Stockwin's hands the sea story will continue to entrance readers across the world Guardian

This heady adventure blends fact and fiction in rich, authoritative detail Nautical Magazine

The characterization is first-class, and the reader quickly becomes involved with all that happens Historical Novels Review

There is no disputing Stockwin's ability to tell a good yarn backed by meticulous research. Stockwin's eye for authentic detail is faultless Pennant

Paints a vivid picture of life aboard the mighty ship-of-the-line Daily Express

Over two decades, Julian Stockwin, a master in naval fiction, has set new high water marks as Thomas Kydd rises from landsman to post captain. Sea of Treason, ambitious in scope, with colorful, captivating characters, is yet another tour de force in the canon. -- George Jepson Quarterdeck

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Julian Stockwin

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.
Julian writes historical action adventure novels. He is the author of the Kydd series, the story of one man's journey from pressed man to admiral in the age of fighting sail. Seventeen books have been published to date, with another six projected. As well, he has written Stockwin's Maritime Miscellany, a little non-fiction tome and his historical fiction titles include Kydd and Mutiny.

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