Invasion

Julian Stockwin

ISBN 10: 0340961155 / ISBN 13: 9780340961155

Published by Hodder & Stoughton, London, 2009

About this Item

8vo pp.346.This is number 250 of 500 signed exclusive first editions. a signed Julian Stockwell publicity card.

Seller Inventory # 266089

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Invasion
• Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton, London
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0340961155
• ISBN 13: 9780340961155
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: very good
• Dust Jacket Condition: very good
• Signed: Signed by Author
• Book Type: book
• Seller catalogs:
  • Display,Literature

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Synopsis

Napoleon's forces are poised to invade Britain, and Commander Thomas Kydd's ship is at the forefront of the fleet defending the English coast. His honour restored after temporary disgrace in the Channel Islands, and reunited with his ship Teazer, Kydd seizes the chance to fight for his country.

Then Kydd is abruptly withdrawn from the fleet and sent back to Dover on a secret mission to guard a mysterious American inventor. Having worked his way up from press-ganged seaman to captain of his own ship, Kydd is furious to find he will miss his opportunity to prove himself in battle. And Kydd's baffled superiors are equally angry to lose Kydd and his ship at such a dangerous time.

Yet Kydd's role in the approaching war may be the most crucial part he has ever played.

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.