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Seaflower - Thomas Kydd 3

Name: Seaflower
Price: 2.99 EUR
Author: Julian Stockwin
ISBN: 9781848947399

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Julian Stockwin

Hodder & Stoughton
Paru le : 10/12/2009

'In Stockwin's hands the sea story will continue to entrance readers across the world' - GuardianIt is two years since Thomas Kydd was spirited away in... > Lire la suite

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'In Stockwin's hands the sea story will continue to entrance readers across the world' - GuardianIt is two years since Thomas Kydd was spirited away in the night to serve his country aboard the old line-of-battle ship Duke William. Now, he and and the other members of the ill-fated Artemis are shipwrecked sailors, back in London waiting to be summoned as court martial witnesses. Then, in a political act to shield an officer's reputation, they are shipped out in haste to the Caribbean - where sugar is king and yellow jack a fearsome peril.*****************What readers are saying about SEAFLOWER'A great read for lovers of a seafaring yarn' - 5 stars'Stockwin's seafaring books are so great to read.
They leave you wanting more!' - 5 stars'I thoroughly enjoyed this book and highly recommend it' - 5 stars'I'm absolutely hooked now .

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Date de parution : 10/12/2009
Editeur : Hodder & Stoughton
ISBN : 978-1-84894-739-9
EAN : 9781848947399
Format : ePub

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Biographie de 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.