Victory: Thomas Kydd 11

di Julian Stockwin (Autore)

Hodder & Stoughton, 2011

'Paints a vivid picture of life aboard the mighty ship-of-the-line' - Daily Express Commander Thomas Kydd is eager to play his part in thwarting Bonaparte's plans for the invasion of England. Joining Admiral Nelson's command, Kydd and his ship soon find themselves at the heart of the action that leads up to the greatest sea battle in history: Trafalgar. Kydd's journey takes him from false sightings of the enemy and dramatic chases across the Atlantic, to the bloody annihilation of the enemy during the actual battle, and the heroic aftermath. ****************** What readers are saying about VICTORY 'More of the same, please!' - 5 stars 'The best Stockwin yet!' - 5 stars 'A great read . . . I salute a terrific story teller of that bygone age!' - 5 stars 'A masterly retelling of a real hero's tragic demise and a thoroughly enjoyable novel' - 5 stars 'A marvelous book' - 5 stars

• Autore: Julian Stockwin
• Editore: Hodder & Stoughton
• Anno: 2011
• Rilegatura: Paperback / softback
• Pagine: 384 p.
• Dimensioni: 198 x 131 mm
• Peso: 269 gr.
• EAN: 9780340961216

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