Treachery

by Julian Stockwin

Overview

In this 9th installment of the riveting high-seas nautical adventure series, Lieutenant Thomas Kydd descends into depression following the loss of his fiancée. Rescued from despair by his close friend Renzi, Kydd finds life increasingly difficult when he is framed and dismissed from his ship. The pair eke out a pitiful existence in Guernsey, where, in a moment of desperation, Renzi offers his services to the Prince de Bouillon and becomes embroiled in covert operations. Meanwhile, Kydd accepts the captaincy of a privateer and is soon taking many prizes. Kydd longs to rejoin his rightful place in the navy, however, and when he gets his chance, he risks all for revenge and restoration.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781493071555
Publisher:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Publication date:	05/01/2023
Series:	Kydd Sea Adventures , #9
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	320
Sales rank:	113,044
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

At the age of fourteen, Julian Stockwin went to TS Indefatigable, a tough sea-training school. He joined the British Royal Navy at fifteen before transferring to the Royal Australian Navy, where he served for eight years in the Far East, the Antarctic, and the South Seas. Retired as a lieutenant commander, he lives in Devon, England, with his wife and literary partner, Kathy.

Editorial Reviews

A rousingly exciting and delicious full-immersion in the perils of seafaring and society during the great Age of Sail!

Dewey Lambdin

Elegantly plotted. .. the writing has the power of a broadside at close range.

Oxford Times

Stockwin's writing is enriched by his own experiences in the Royal Navy, which gives scenes of fighting and tempest an authenticity to delight anyone who shares his passion for the sea.

Daily Telegraph

The vantage point of the common sailor gives the nautical novel a fresh twist. In Stockwin’s hands the sea story will continue to entrance readers across the world.

The Guardian

The action is riveting and the emotions are profound. Internal struggles play out alongside external ones. This ninth title in the series is one that fans will enjoy not only for these reasons but also because it delves further into multi-dimensions of character.

Pirates and Privateers

Stockwin's descriptions of the bloody reality of naval combat 200 years ago are memorably vivid, and reveal a profound respect for the seamen who were willing to sacrifice their lives to help save their country.

Yorkshire Evening Post