The Baltic Prize, Julian Stockwin
The Baltic Prize, Julian Stockwin
List: $24.99 | Sale: $17.50
Club: $12.49

The Baltic Prize
Thomas Kydd 19

Author: Julian Stockwin

Narrator: Christian Rodska

Unabridged: 11 hr 8 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 11/16/2017

Synopsis

The nineteenth novel in Julian Stockwin's acclaimed Captain Kydd series.

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 the 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!

(P)2017 Hodder & Stoughton Limited

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 The Tattooed Book Geek (Drew).

As always this review can also be found on my blog The Tattooed Book Geek: [URL not allowed] I received a free copy of this book courtesy of the publisher through bookbridgr in exchange for an honest review. I think that the blurb does a more than stellar job of outlining the ov......more

Goodreads review by Clemens

This picturesque wonderful tale is the 19th volume of the amazing seafaring, Thomas Kydd, series from the author Julian Stockwin. The book presents us at the beginning, as ever, some very well-drawn maps of the Baltic Sea, the Artic North and Europe, as well as a Dramatis Personae with quite a few gr......more

Goodreads review by John

While enjoyable the series doesn’t seem to hold the same fascination for me. Nothing really bad in the book but it wasn’t up to the same standard as previous books......more

Quotes

Praise for THE BALTIC PRIZE:-

As always with Stockwin's stories, the characters are engaging, the story is full of exciting action, and much of the story is real, based on historical research. You learn about history as you enjoy a rousing tale. And as with every Kydd tale, I couldn't put the book down once I started reading. In my book, number nineteen The Baltic Prize is another winner! Booksville Blog

The book on a whole is very enjoyable but for me, the best parts were those that took place at sea and aboard the Tyger (Kydd's ship). Stockwin himself was in the British Navy and his wealth of knowledge shows through in the naval scenes, settings and action (ship on ship battles are extremely cool) giving them all a sense and feeling of authenticity as he brings them to life on the pages. The Tattooed Book Geek Blog

Praise for the Thomas Kydd series:-

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

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

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

Add to Cart
Add to Wish List