Yankee Mission, Julian Stockwin
Yankee Mission, Julian Stockwin
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Yankee Mission
Thomas Kydd 25

Author: Julian Stockwin

Narrator: Christian Rodska

Unabridged: 11 hr 2 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/06/2022

Synopsis

Swashbuckling adventure during the great Age of Sail.

With Bonaparte held to a stalemate in Europe, the race to empire is now resumed. Britain's ambitions turn to the Spice Islands, the Dutch East Indies, where Admiral Pellew has been sent to confront the enemy's vastly rich holdings in these tropical islands. Captain Sir Thomas Kydd joins reinforcements to snatch these for the British Crown.

The two colonial masters of India and the East Indies face each other in mortal striving for the region - there can be only one victor to hold all the spoils. The colonial genius, Stamford Raffles, believes Britain should strike at the very centre of Dutch spice production, the Moluccas, rather than the fortresses one by one but is fiercely opposed. Kydd, allying himself to this cause, conspires to lead a tiny force to a triumphant conclusion - however the Dutch, stung by this loss, claim vengeance from the French. A battle for Java and an empire in the East stretches Kydd and Tyger's company to their very limits.

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Praise for Julian Stockwin's Kydd series

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

'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

(P) 2022 Hodder & Stoughton Limited

About 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. More information can be found on his website at www.julianstockwin.com.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Finn

Another excellent addition to the series: full of action and adventure as always! I particularly enjoyed the detail on the development of steam technology and other innovations, as well as the insights into Kydd's mind when facing the misfortune he suffered in this book.......more

Goodreads review by Todd

It has been awhile since I have followed the adventures of Sir Thomas Kydd. I am glad that I picked him up again and this book did not disappoint. Although, it struck me as slightly different. There were three streams that ran through the book. First, was the adventures of Sir Thomas as the stalwart......more

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PRAISE FOR PREVIOUS BOOKS IN THE KYDD SERIES:

A very readable and enjoyable story . . . I can only recommend that you go 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

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