Persephone, Julian Stockwin
Persephone, Julian Stockwin
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Persephone
Thomas Kydd 18

Author: Julian Stockwin

Narrator: Christian Rodska

Unabridged: 10 hr 44 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/18/2017

Synopsis

Unputdownable naval action from the master of the sea story. 'In Stockwin's hands the sea story will continue to entrance readers across the world' (Guardian)

November 1807. Captain Sir Thomas Kydd must sail to Lisbon to aid the Portuguese Royal Family's evacuation in the face of Napoleon's ruthless advance through Iberia. In the chaos of the threatened city an old passion is reawakened when he meets Persephone Lockwood, a beautiful and determined admiral's daughter from his past.

But the Royal Family's destination is Brazil, Perspehone's England, and it seems Kydd's chance has gone again. Only later he discovers Persephone has another suitor - and that, if he wants to win her hand, he must enter the highest echelons of London society.

Mixing with aristocracy and royalty brings other responsibilities. The Prince of Wales asks him to take temporary command of the Royal Yacht. Sailing to Yarmouth, Kydd realises they are being stalked by French privateers. The terrible threat of a prince of the blood being captured sees Kydd call on daring seamanship of the highest order.

(P)2017 Hodder & Stoughton

About Julian Stockwin

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.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Clemens

This thrilling historical naval story is the 18th volume of the fabulous "Thomas Kydd" series. At the beginning of the book it contains three wonderful maps, one of Iberia, one of the North Sea with especially the Pentland Firth and lastly Iceland, and they will all play a significant part of Kydd's......more

Goodreads review by Mark

Pretty decent addition to the series as Kydd gets haunted by women from his past, tries to establish himself in London society and has a dabble in politics. Not much sea action and little for Renzi to do but entertaining to see Kydd develop and meet characters from previous installments.......more

Goodreads review by Bob

When I started this one, I wasn't sure if it was going to be an exciting read. This is because a lot of the story occurs on land and for me this is usually a slow read, but this one was a lively tale. The is romance, high seas action, and watching a man make some what of fool of himself. The story w......more

Quotes

Fans of fast-paced adventure will get their fill with this book. Historical Naval Society on The Admiral's Daughter

PERSEPHONE is another shining milepost for Captain Thomas Kydd and his creator, Julian Stockwin. Quarterdeck

Paints a vivid picture of life aboard the mighty ship-of-the-line Daily Express

More historically accurate than the Patrick O'Brian series Royal Navy Sailing Association journal on the KYDD series

This heady adventure blends fact and fiction in rich, authoritative detail Nautical Magazine on VICTORY

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