Mutiny: A Kydd Novel - Hardcover

Stockwin, Julian

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0786266821 ISBN 13: 9780786266821

Publisher: Thorndike Press, 2004

Synopsis

Thomas Paine Kydd volunteers for a mission to rescue a British diplomat from the forces of Napoleon in Venice, a voyage during which he must choose between loyalties when a fleet mutiny takes place.

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Review

Praise for Julian Stockwin's previous books:
'I was soon turning over the pages almost indecently fast ... Roll on, the promised adventures of Kydd and Renzi.'

(Independent)

'Gripping . . . Rich in action and full of interesting characters, this thrilling novel leaves you in awe of the 18th-century seaman.' - Peterborough Evening Telegraph

The vantage point of the common sailor gives the nautical novel a fresh twist. (Guardian)

Stockwin paints a vivid picture of life aboard the mighty ship-of-the-line... the harsh naval discipline, the rancid food, and the skill of the common sailor are all skilfully evoked. (Daily Express)

'Rousing naval adventure series . . . Stockwin's richly detailed, if idealized, portrait of life on ship and shore in Britain's oceanic empire is engrossing.' - Publishers Weekly

From the Author

To my surprise when I started research for this book I found that little had actually been written about the Mutiny at the Nore. Given the nature of the rebellion, and what could have happened had it been successful, this took me somewhat aback. Piecing together the main elements – and the key historical figures was a fascinating exercise and I found myself in strong sympathy with Tom Kydd’s stand. Later, like many of the mutineers, he was swept along in events beyond his control. Obviously I could not let Tom be hung at the yardarm for his part in the mutiny – or the series would have ended there – so I had to find a credible way of saving him that would not ruin his chances for further progression in the Navy.

Edition details

• Publisher: Thorndike Press
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0786266821
• ISBN 13: 9780786266821
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 557