The Kydd Collection 4: (Invasion, Victory, Conquest) by Julian Stockwin
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Title: The Kydd Collection 4: (Invasion, Victory, Conquest)
Author: Julian Stockwin
Synopsis: The Thomas Kydd novels are the story of one man's journey from pressed man to Admiral during the Great Age of Fighting Sail.Invasion: 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. But Kydd is abruptly withdrawn from the fleet and sent back to Dover on a secret mission to guard a mysterious American inventor. Victory: Commander Thomas Kydd is eager to play his part in thwarting Bonaparte's plans for the invasion of England. Joining Admiral Nelson's command, Kydd and his ship soon find themselves at the heart of the action that leads up to the famous clash of the mighty British and French fleets at Trafalgar. Conquest: Captain Thomas Kydd joins an expedition to take Dutch-held Cape Town, a strategic harbor that will give England a rich trade route to India. With enemies lurking on all sides, Kydd and his men must defend the fragile colony while braving Africa's vast and hostile hinterland. 'Paints a vivid picture of life aboard the mighty ship-of-the-line' - Daily Express 'In Stockwin's hands the sea story will continue to entrance readers across the world' - Guardian