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The Admiral's Daughter [Kindle Edition]

Julian Stockwin (Author)
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews) |
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Praise for Julian Stockwin (- )

'Another thundering good read for those who love seagoing stories in the Hornblower mould'

 

(Peterborough Evening Telegraph )

'I was soon turning the pages almost indecently fast . . . Roll on, the promised adventures of Kydd and Renzi.' (Independent on KYDD )

'Stockwin paints a vivid picture of life aboard the mighty ship-of-the-line... the harsh naval discipline, the rancid food, and the skill of the common sailor are all skilfully evoked.' (Daily Express on KYDD )

'The appeal of the story is in the telling, which is atmospheric, authentic ... The author had a long career in the Royal Navy, which adds to his prose that extra dash of salty realism.' (Publishing News on MUTINY )

'In Stockwin's hands the sea story will continue to entrance readers across the world.' (Guardian on KYDD )

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Praise for Julian Stockwin -- - 'Another thundering good read for those who love seagoing stories in the Hornblower mould' -- Peterborough Evening Telegraph 'I was soon turning the pages almost indecently fast ... Roll on, the promised adventures of Kydd and Renzi.' -- Independent on KYDD 'Stockwin paints a vivid picture of life aboard the mighty ship-of-the-line... the harsh naval discipline, the rancid food, and the skill of the common sailor are all skilfully evoked.' -- Daily Express on KYDD 'The appeal of the story is in the telling, which is atmospheric, authentic ... The author had a long career in the Royal Navy, which adds to his prose that extra dash of salty realism.' -- Publishing News on MUTINY 'In Stockwin's hands the sea story will continue to entrance readers across the world.' -- Guardian on KYDD
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  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 418 KB
  • Print Length: 332 pages
  • Page Numbers Source ISBN: 1590131436
  • Publisher: Hodder (11 Dec 2009)
  • Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
  • Language English
  • ASIN: B003LPUXI0
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #11,336 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Parm TOP 500 REVIEWER
Format:Paperback
Book 8 in a long running series that usually gets better and better, but not this time, for the first time we have a weaker book, a book that i cant quite get into, maybe because i dont feel that the characters i have come to know would have got into this situation, This book lost its way with i feel a need to address the personal side of Kydds life, but not tie him down and hinder the series too much... i enjoyed it but i didnt feel it.

All of this coupled with Julians obvious passion for the sea and all things nautical, this is a series that does rank up there with Forrester and O'Brian, every year i look forward to my new instalment of Kydd...but to get there you have to start at the beginning dont spoil it and come in part way.

Well recommended

(Parm)
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12 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Stockwins best yet 28 Oct 2007
Format:Hardcover
The Admiral's Daughter by Julian Stockwin is another cracking good yarn from this masterful author of the sea, filled with twists, turns, and surprises. Stockwin manages to balance Kydd's time at sea and ashore nicely, given the home waters setting. And his description of life for Kydd in early nineteenth century England is fascinating, as is his attempt to blend into polite society.
The more I read about Thomas Kydd, the more I relate to him. These novels bring back all the feelings and doubts that I experienced as a young sailor trying to follow my own path in life: how to behave in company, and how to alter my speech to suit the society that you are with at that moment. As to Kydd's experiences with the opposite sex, he behaves like a true sailor: all thumbs and insecurities, out of his element, and way over his head. Stockwin really hits nerves here.
As expected, I thrived in reading the sea-going passages, which Stockwin brings alive, drawing the reader into the scene in a manner that allows you to feel as though you are there. I often had to stop reading and look about to realize that I was not at sea.
Coastal Britain, as described in The Admiral's Daughter, is a fascinating subject, with its complex coves, tides, currents, and variety of geography, from cliff faces to salt marshes. All are dangerous and have claimed many a vessel over the centuries. Stockwin's descriptions bear out the fact that such intimate detail can only be achieved by personal experience, from a true seaman's eye and perspective. They are the signature of his work.
Well done, sir!
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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Continuing the chronicle of the rise of Thomas Paine Kydd, the perruquier from Guildford, Kydd renews his command of HMS Teazer and joins the Plymouth command, his mission to hunt down smugglers. With the ready advice of his sister and his friend Nicholas Renzi, he continues to advance socially.
This book is typical of Julian Stockwin's style, with adventures galore and some setbacks, and can only enhance his reputation as an author and teller of exciting stories of the ships and men of the Napoleonic wars.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Came late to Kydd
I only discovered the series this year so have 11 books all set up in a line to read. I do not also have to wait for the next one. Read more
Published 1 month ago by John
Thomas Kydd series
This is an intriguing view into the lower orders of seamen. It is similar to the Patrick O'Brian series, but set "before the mast". Read more
Published on 8 Dec 2009 by 1950man
brill !
another couldn't put the book down

all these sea adventures have been great
Published on 28 July 2009 by Mr. A. J. Hoffman
The Admirals Daughter
This book is appalling, the author is living off the quality of his first few books. The storyline has moved from naval adventure to a poorly written description of the society of... Read more
Published on 31 Aug 2008 by Jim Stick 008
It's OK but
I am a great fan of the Kydd saga and eagerly look forward to each new adventure. I have read the Hornblower, Nathaniel Drinkwater and Jack Aubrey series probably three times, I... Read more
Published on 12 Aug 2008 by Ecce
Important book in series.
The _Admiral's Daughter_ is the latest installment in Julian Stockwin's 'Kydd' series. It's not your typical nautical fiction book; not a lot of battles and so on. Read more
Published on 19 April 2008 by Dr J
Feminine interest? Yes
I have all the Kydd's on my bookshelves and don't regret the purchase of
any of them! I've noticed some citicism of the latest,to which,of course,the writers are entitled,but... Read more
Published on 22 Mar 2008 by R. Wheatley
Where is the action
I have read all of stockwins books, and this latest one was a big disappointment. What I like about the earlier ones, and the others of this Genre that I have is the involvement in... Read more
Published on 13 Feb 2008 by P. S. Price
Kydd lives in all of us.
Once again Julians style of writing grabs the imagination of the reader. I never realised that history was so enthralling. Read more
Published on 21 Jan 2008 by I. P. Hobgen
Very Weak Stuff
If you would have asked me to name my favorite series before I read "The Admiral's Daughter", I would not have hesitated to say "Kydd". Read more
Published on 15 Jan 2008 by Dennis S. Neff
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