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Invasion Thomas Kydd 10 by Julian Stockwin 9780340961179 (Paperback, 2010) Delivery UK delivery is within 4 to 6 working days. International delivery varies by country, please see the Wordery store help page for details.
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 Then Kydd is abruptly withdrawn from the fleet and sent back to Dover on a secret mission to guard a mysterious American inventor.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.
Great storytelling and easy to read. Most importantly this author knows what he is talking about in maritime matters which makes the stories so much more authentic. I can vouch for this as a retired professional seaman. A very simple but telling example is that a lay author will always call the front of a boat 'The Prow' whereas a professional will invariably refer to it as 'The Bow.'
I'm reading the series about Kydd and this was the next in line. Although not my favourite in the series, it takes you on another adventure in the world of the napoleonic sea wars.
I recommend anyone who is into this period of history to read these books. It combines fact with fiction and very well researched and written.
