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Inferno

Thomas Kydd 17

Julian Stockwin author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Hodder & Stoughton

Published:18th May '17

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'In Stockwin's hands the sea story will continue to entrance readers across the world' - Guardian

1807. Captain Sir Thomas Kydd's famous sea action aboard Tyger has snatched his reputation from ignominy. He is the hero of the hour. But though Britain's Navy remains imperious, a succession of battles has seen Napoleon victorious on mainland Europe.

In an attempt to prevent the French from taking control of Denmark's navy, Kydd's great friend Nicholas Renzi - now Lord Farndon - is sent on a desperate diplomatic mission to persuade the Danes to give up their fleet to Britain. But the Danes are caught between two implacable forces and will not yield, opting instead for the inferno of battle . . .

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What readers are saying about INFERNO

'An absolute must' - 5 stars

'His books are always awesome, and Inferno is no exception' - 5 stars

'As always, a great book' - 5 stars

'Another great read in the series' - 5 stars

'Another cracking read from an authoritative historical novelist' - 5 stars

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

Stockwin's writing is enriched by his own experiences in the Royal Navy, whcih gives scenes of fighting and tempest an authenticity to delight anyone who shares his passion for the sea. - Daily Telegraph

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

ISBN: 9781444785463

Dimensions: 196mm x 128mm x 32mm

Weight: 360g

464 pages