THE BALTIC PRIZE - THOMAS KYDD BOOK 19 - LIMITED, SIGNED, NUMBERED & EMBOSSED FIRST EDITION FIRST PRINTING WITH COLLECTOR'S SET ENVELOPE

STOCKWIN Julian

ISBN 10: 1473641004 / ISBN 13: 9781473641006

Published by Hodder & Stoughton, London, 2017

About this Item

Signed & Numbered by Julian Stockwin to the Title Page & the Collector's Set Envelope contains a Signed "The Baltic Prize" Postcard, a "The Baltic Prize" Bookmark & The Thomas Kydd Series Leaflet that shows details of all the Books in this saga up to and including "The Baltic Prize". The Book has been Numbered within a Special Embossed Stamp, this is one out of a Limited Edition of 500 Copies. Both Book and Dust Jacket are in As New condition. There are no inscriptions and the Dust Jacket has not been price clipped. This unread book is guaranteed to be a 1st Edition, 1st Printing. Publishers number 1 confirms that this is a first printing. The Jacket, which has not been price clipped, is protected by archival protective covering. The book is professionally wrapped and packed with great care with bubble wrap and placed in a special book box to ensure that the book arrives at your destination in perfect condition.

Seller Inventory # 007288

Bibliographic Details

• Title: THE BALTIC PRIZE - THOMAS KYDD BOOK 19 - LIMITED, SIGNED, NUMBERED & EMBOSSED FIRST EDITION FIRST PRINTING WITH COLLECTOR'S SET ENVELOPE
• Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton, London
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1473641004
• ISBN 13: 9781473641006
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: As New
• Dust Jacket Condition: As New
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)
• Seller catalogs:
  • Historical Fiction
  • Sea Faring

About this title

Synopsis

1808. Parted from his new bride, Captain Sir Thomas Kydd is called away to join the Northern Expedition to Sweden, now Britain's only ally in the Baltic. Following the sudden declaration of war by Russia and with the consequent threat of the czar's great fleet in St Petersburg, the expedition must defend Britain's dearly-won freedom in those waters.

However Kydd finds his popular fame as a frigate captain is a poisoned chalice; in the face of jealousy and envy from his fellow captains, the distrust of the commander-in-chief and the betrayal of friendship by a former brother-in-arms now made his subordinate, can he redeem his reputation?

In an entirely hostile sea Tyger ranges from the frozen north to the deadly confines of the Danish Sound - and plays a pivotal role in the situation ensuing after the czar's sudden attack on Finland. This climaxes in the first clash of fleets between Great Britain and Russia in history. To the victor will be the prize of the Baltic!

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PRAISE FOR JULIAN STOCKWIN'S THOMAS KYDD SERIES

'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 on VICTORY

'Fans of fast-paced adventure will get their fill with this book' Historical Naval Society on THE ADMIRAL'S DAUGHTER

About the Author

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.