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'Elegantly plotted . . . the writing has the power of a broadside at close range.' (Oxford Times )
'Well-written mixture of high-seas adventure and character-based drama . . . impossible not to enjoy' (Booklist )
'Written with authoritative detail by a gifted storyteller who is passionate about the Great Age of Sail.' (Western Morning News )
'Stockwin's descriptions of the bloody reality of naval combat 200 years ago are memorably vivid, and reveal a profound respect for the seamen who were willing to sacrifice their lives to help save their country.' (Yorkshire Evening Post )
'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. The author closely follows historical record, taking readers into the world-defining events of 1805.' (Nautical Magazine )
'The full-blooded seagoing adventures of Commander Thomas Kydd reach another thrilling chapter.' (Peterborough Evening Telegraph )
'This latest book is as fresh as the first to be published . . . takes forward the careers of his two heroes in such a natural way that they feel to be a genuine part of history, interacting with the real story of Nelson, Trafalgar and Victory.' (Firetrench )
'Well-written mixture of high-seas adventure and character-based drama . . . impossible not to enjoy' (Booklist )
'Written with authoritative detail by a gifted storyteller who is passionate about the Great Age of Sail.' (Western Morning News )
'Stockwin's descriptions of the bloody reality of naval combat 200 years ago are memorably vivid, and reveal a profound respect for the seamen who were willing to sacrifice their lives to help save their country.' (Yorkshire Evening Post )
'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. The author closely follows historical record, taking readers into the world-defining events of 1805.' (Nautical Magazine )
'The full-blooded seagoing adventures of Commander Thomas Kydd reach another thrilling chapter.' (Peterborough Evening Telegraph )
'This latest book is as fresh as the first to be published . . . takes forward the careers of his two heroes in such a natural way that they feel to be a genuine part of history, interacting with the real story of Nelson, Trafalgar and Victory.' (Firetrench )
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'Elegantly plotted ... the writing has the power of a broadside at close range.' -- Oxford Times 'Written with authoritative detail by a gifted storyteller who is passionate about the Great Age of Sail.' -- Western Morning News 'Stockwin's descriptions of the bloody reality of naval combat 200 years ago are memorably vivid, and reveal a profound respect for the seamen who were willing to sacrifice their lives to help save their country.' -- Yorkshire Evening Post 'More historically accurate than the Patrick O'Brien series' -- Royal Navy Sailing Association journal on the KYDD series 'This heady adventure blends fact and fiction in rich, authoritative detail. The author closely follows historical record, taking readers into the world-defining events of 1805.' -- Nautical Magazine 'The full-blooded seagoing adventures of Commander Thomas Kydd reach another thrilling chapter.' -- Peterborough Evening Telegraph 'This latest book is as fresh as the first to be published ... takes forward the careers of his two heroes in such a natural way that they feel to be a genuine part of history, interacting with the real story of Nelson, Trafalgar and Victory.' -- Firetrench
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
VICTORY is Julian's Stockwin's best in a masterful series that improves with each succeeding title. The author's latest triumph follows Thomas Kydd through a series of personal and professional peaks and valleys en route to a new command in Nelson's fleet and ultimately the climatic Battle of Trafalgar. The pace never slows from the first to the last page, as England faces the real possibility of invasion from across the Channel. Kydd's flawed, human qualities continue to shape his character among his friends and family even as his star as an officer in the King's Service ascends. The unpredictable intrigue between Nicholas Renzi and Cecilia, Tom's sister, adds considerable interest. Midshipman Charles Bowden, once a Kydd protege aboard 'Teazer', affords a uniquely intimate view of the Trafalgar campaign from aboard Nelson's celebrated flagship, HMS 'Victory'. The behind-the-scenes events leading up to the battle are related in Julian Stockwin's inimitable fashion, including a virtual tour of 'Victory' allowing armchair sailors to step aboard in the weeks preceding the fateful encounter. Naval fiction buffs will enjoy Stockwin's attention to detail, especially as it relates to seamanship and the internal workings of a man of war. This extraordinary book will be read and re-read!
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I have to be up front im a fan of Kydd and Julian Stockwin, I have all the books, so you would expect a good review and glowing praise.
But even with that I was surprised by this book, every time Kydd has an outing im surprised by the direction of the plot and the Interaction between Renzi and Kydd, the beautiful flow of the language between all of the characters and the natural way that they all fit together So brilliantly into a finely woven tapestry.
But this time....i have to say I was stunned by the depth of feeling crammed into the book, it captured such an epic time in history, the fear, the excitement the horror, the disappointments and finally the national sorrow, I had tears in my eyes by the end of the book.
Bravo Mr Stockwin...how the hell you are going to top this one is beyond me.
(Parm)
But even with that I was surprised by this book, every time Kydd has an outing im surprised by the direction of the plot and the Interaction between Renzi and Kydd, the beautiful flow of the language between all of the characters and the natural way that they all fit together So brilliantly into a finely woven tapestry.
But this time....i have to say I was stunned by the depth of feeling crammed into the book, it captured such an epic time in history, the fear, the excitement the horror, the disappointments and finally the national sorrow, I had tears in my eyes by the end of the book.
Bravo Mr Stockwin...how the hell you are going to top this one is beyond me.
(Parm)
11 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Brilliant, moving, and Julian certainly surpasses himself in this the 11th book in the Kydd series,
After a sad but valiant start for Commander Kydd he goes on to support our national hero Lord Nelson and become one of his valuable assets, with a very moving and graphical account of the Battle of Trafalgar as seen through the eyes of midshipman Bowden, an ex-shipmate? but has Tom Kydds friend Nicholas Renzi shot himself in the foot again, cant wait for the next episode.
Julian Stockwin has obviously done a huge amount of research into this episode of history, and anyone with an naval interest and imagination you must buy this book, you won't be disappointed.
After a sad but valiant start for Commander Kydd he goes on to support our national hero Lord Nelson and become one of his valuable assets, with a very moving and graphical account of the Battle of Trafalgar as seen through the eyes of midshipman Bowden, an ex-shipmate? but has Tom Kydds friend Nicholas Renzi shot himself in the foot again, cant wait for the next episode.
Julian Stockwin has obviously done a huge amount of research into this episode of history, and anyone with an naval interest and imagination you must buy this book, you won't be disappointed.
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Victory
Being a keen fan of yesterdays stories of the sea I enjoyed the early Stockwin Books. but the latest,Victory in my view is a lot of 'Twaddle' a story featuring real hero's of... Read more
Published 4 months ago by aunty GrantyUK
A rattling good read!
This has been the culmination of reading the entire series of Kydd novels back-to-back, and what a worthy climax. I can't wait for the next book, due out later this year I believe.
Published 4 months ago by Rover
A new slant on Trafalgar
This book took some time for me to get into. However, as with most literature that eventually gets a hold on you, Stockwin's hero and the manner in which he weaves the story to... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Mr. R. T. GILES
brilliant
Julian Stockwin is brilliant - as always. I think his books get better and better for each one I read
Published 9 months ago by Torben Poulsen
Latest Kydd in paperback
Julian Stockwin says he thought long and hard about how to bring a different perspective to writing about Trafalgar, and he does it in effect by having Kydd as a spectator. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Classics lover
Stockwin back to his best
I felt that Victory really brought Kydd and Renzi back to their best after a couple of novels, which although key to the development of the overall story, didn't really have the... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Lewis Woods
essential reading of a major british historical event
Julian Stockwins Kydd series is amongst the best naval series out there, and this is clearly a highly popular genre. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Namarshall
Back on form with a broadside!
In the last few weeks I've raced through the whole set of Kydd. Victory is up there with the best.
The last couple of installments have focused on lesser actions and... Read more
The last couple of installments have focused on lesser actions and... Read more
Published 21 months ago by N. Green
Not enough Kydd
I have been a real fan of Julian Stockwin's Thomas Kydd from the beginning. All of his previous tales have gripped me from beginning to end, so I was really looking forward to his... Read more
Published 22 months ago by Avid
Trafalgar
It takes a brave author to put his fictional hero alongside a real one in Horatio Nelson. This is what Julian Stockwin has done in Trafalgar. Read more
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