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Julian Stockwin

    1 januari 1944

    Voortbouwend op een leven vol maritieme ervaringen, creëert Julian Stockwin historische avonturenfictie met een authentieke klank. Zijn verhalen duiken in de meedogenloze wereld van de zeevaart, met name in het tijdperk van de zeilende schepen, en vertellen over individuele reizen tegen epische achtergronden. Stockwin dompelt de lezer meesterlijk onder in de uitdagingen en triomfen van het zeemansleven, met boeiende verhalen over ambitie en veerkracht. Zijn werk ademt de geest van avontuur en de complexiteit van de menselijke ervaring op zee.

    Julian Stockwin
    Thunderer
    A Sea of Gold
    Caribbee
    Victory
    Tyger
    Balkan Glory
    • Sea of Treason

      • 384bladzijden
      • 14 uur lezen

      The 26th Kydd adventure from veteran writer Julian Stockwin.

      Sea of Treason2023
      4,3
    • Yankee Mission

      • 432bladzijden
      • 16 uur lezen

      Perfect for fans of Patrick O'Brian, Bernard Cornwell, and swashbuckling adventure during the great Age of Sail. This will be the twenty-fifth novel in Julian Stockwin's acclaimed Thomas Kydd series.

      Yankee Mission2022
      4,0
    • Thunderer

      • 400bladzijden
      • 14 uur lezen

      Perfect for fans of Patrick O'Brian, Bernard Cornwell, and swashbuckling adventure during the great Age of Sail. This will be the twenty-fourth novel in Julian Stockwin's acclaimed Thomas Kydd series.

      Thunderer2021
      4,4
    • Balkan Glory

      • 416bladzijden
      • 15 uur lezen

      'Paints a vivid picture of life aboard the mighty ship-of-the-line' - Daily Express 1811. The Adriatic, the 'French Lake', is now the most valuable territory Napoleon Bonaparte possesses. Captain Sir Thomas Kydd finds his glorious return to England cut short when the Admiralty summons him to lead a squadron of frigates into these waters to cause havoc and distress to the enemy. Kydd is dubbed 'The Sea Devil' by Bonaparte who personally appoints one of his favourites, Dubourdieu, along with a fleet that greatly outweighs the British, to rid him of this menace. At the same time, Nicholas Renzi is sent to Austria on a secret mission to sound out the devious arch-statesman, Count Metternich. His meeting reveals a deadly plan by Bonaparte that threatens the whole balance of power in Europe. The only thing that can stop it is a decisive move at sea and for this he must somehow cross the Alps to the Adriatic to contact Kydd directly. A climactic sea battle where the stakes could not be higher is inevitable. Kydd faces Dubourdieu with impossible odds stacked against him. Can he shatter Bonaparte's dreams of breaking out of Europe and marching to the gates of India and Asia?

      Balkan Glory2020
      4,6
    • To the Eastern Seas

      • 400bladzijden
      • 14 uur lezen

      Perfect for fans of Patrick O'Brian, Bernard Cornwell, and swashbuckling adventure during the great Age of Sail: To the Eastern Seas will be the twentieth novel in Julian Stockwin's acclaimed Thomas Kydd series.

      To the Eastern Seas2019
      3,8
    • The Iberian Flame

      • 432bladzijden
      • 16 uur lezen

      Perfect for fans of Patrick O'Brian, Bernard Cornwell, and swashbuckling adventure during the great Age of Sail: The Iberian Flame will be the twentieth novel in Julian Stockwin's acclaimed Thomas Kydd series.

      The Iberian Flame2018
      4,1
    • A Sea of Gold

      • 400bladzijden
      • 14 uur lezen

      Perfect for fans of Patrick O'Brian, Bernard Cornwell, and swashbuckling adventure during the great Age of Sail. This will be the twenty-first novel in Julian Stockwin's acclaimed Thomas Kydd series.

      A Sea of Gold2018
      4,5
    • The Powder of Death

      • 444bladzijden
      • 16 uur lezen

      The Powder of Death tells the story of how gunpowder found its way to the west.

      The Powder of Death2017
      3,7
    • Persephone

      • 416bladzijden
      • 15 uur lezen

      Perfect for fans of Patrick O'Brian, Bernard Cornwell, and swashbuckling adventure during the great Age of Sail: Persephone is the eighteenth novel in Julian Stockwin's acclaimed Thomas Kydd series.

      Persephone2017
      3,8
    • The Baltic Prize

      • 400bladzijden
      • 14 uur lezen

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

      The Baltic Prize2017
      3,7
    • Řím L. P. 549. Obchodník Nicander a legionář Marius prchají z města před vpádem Ostrogótů, aby si zachránili holý život a začali nový za mořem v Konstantinopoli. Plni odhodlání zbohatnout podniknou několik divokých pokusů, jak přijít k velkým penězům, až jednoho dne dostanou velkolepý nápad. Vyzbrojeni smělým plánem ukrást vzácná a bedlivě střežená semena bájného hedvábného stromu v daleké zemi lidu Seres, pouštějí se Nicander a Marius na strastiplnou a záludnou cestu do neprobádaných krajů. Avšak dříve než se vydají na svou pouť do neznáma, setkají se s řadou významných postav monumentální Byzantské říše a nakonec se pokusí obelstít i samotného císaře Justiniána. V dobrodružném příběhu plném překvapivých zvratů čelí Nicander a Marius mnohým, často smrtelným nebezpečím, kdy nejen v zemích římského impéria nic není takové, jak se na první pohled zdá…

      Hedvábný strom2016
      3,6
    • Tyger

      • 369bladzijden
      • 13 uur lezen

      Perfect for fans of Patrick O'Brien, Bernard Cornwall, and swashbuckling adventure during the great Age of Sail: Tyger is the sixteenth novel in Julian Stockwin's acclaimed Captain Kydd series.

      Tyger2016
      4,5
    • Inferno

      • 464bladzijden
      • 17 uur lezen

      Unputdownable naval action from the master of the sea story - '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 . . .

      Inferno2016
      4,1
    • Pasha

      • 400bladzijden
      • 14 uur lezen

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

      Pasha2015
      4,2
    • Caribbee

      • 368bladzijden
      • 13 uur lezen

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

      Caribbee2014
      4,4
    • Betrayal

      • 384bladzijden
      • 14 uur lezen

      Cape Colony is proving a tiresome assignment for Captain Kydd's commander-in-chief Commodore Popham. Rumours that Spain's South American colonies are in a ferment of popular unrest and of a treasure hoard of silver spur him to assemble a makeshift invasion fleet and launch a bold attack on the capital of the Viceroyalty, Buenos Aires.

      Betrayal2013
      4,3
    • Conquest

      • 340bladzijden
      • 12 uur lezen

      Kydd's first mission after the triumph of Trafalgar is to capture and protect a fragile new British colony: 19th century Cape Town

      Conquest2012
      4,0
    • Historical Fiction Writing

      A Practical Guide and Tool-Kit

      • 363bladzijden
      • 13 uur lezen

      Revised edition featuring an interactive table of contents, cross-referencing, links to external websites, downloadable resources, and optimized content for Kindle e-readers. This historical writers’ guide aims to equip aspiring writers with the essential skills for crafting historical novels and short stories. It also serves experienced writers looking to refine their craft or transition to historical fiction. The step-by-step format includes practical activities that encourage experimentation with techniques necessary for creating authentic and engaging historical narratives. Organized into seven main headings, each chapter focuses on a specific writing skill or tool, allowing for independent use to address particular challenges or reinforce concepts introduced. The guide aims to provide the necessary tools for writing in various historical subgenres, including historical crime fiction. Contributions from notable historical fiction writers offer insights that both complement and challenge the activities, providing a diverse perspective on the craft. The activities stem from innovative workshops led by Myfanwy Cook, a published author with numerous accolades. She emphasizes that mastering writing is akin to an apprenticeship, requiring practical skills, imagination, and a commitment to the craft. This guide seeks to fill gaps in knowledge and inspire aspiring writers by enhancing their confidence and skills in historical fi

      Historical Fiction Writing2011
      3,4
    • Victory

      • 384bladzijden
      • 14 uur lezen

      Commander Tom Kydd joins Nelson's fleet for the greatest sea encounter in history: the Battle of Trafalgar.

      Victory2011
      4,5
    • Invasion

      • 384bladzijden
      • 14 uur lezen

      Sharpe on ships: Julian Stockwin is the Bernard Cornwell of the seas

      Invasion2010
      3,9
    • Treachery

      • 344bladzijden
      • 13 uur lezen

      Sharpe on ships: Julian Stockwin is the Bernard Cornwell of the seas.

      Treachery2009
      4,3
    • The Admiral's Daughter

      • 384bladzijden
      • 14 uur lezen

      The eighth and best yet in Julian Stockwin's hugely popular seafaring series for readers who love Sharpe and Horatio Hornblower

      The Admiral's Daughter2008
      4,1
    • This is Sharpe with ships - and for readers who love Bernard Cornwell and Patrick O'Brian. The seventh novel in Julian Stockwin's hugely popular seafaring series, published to tie in with the 200th anniversary of Trafalgar

      Command2006
      4,1
    • Tenacious

      • 368bladzijden
      • 13 uur lezen

      The sixth novel in Julian Stockwin's seafaring series shows Kydd's ambition starting to dawn, as he realises that now he's an officer there are no limits to where he can go in the Navy.

      Tenacious2006
      4,3
    • Mutiny

      • 448bladzijden
      • 16 uur lezen

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

      Mutiny2004
      4,1
    • Quarterdeck

      • 352bladzijden
      • 13 uur lezen

      A dramatic new cover look for the bestselling adventures of Kydd in the Great Age of Sail

      Quarterdeck2004
      3,9
    • Seaflower

      • 344bladzijden
      • 13 uur lezen

      It is two years since Thomas Paine Kydd was spirited away in the night to serve his country aboard the old line-of-battle ship Duke William. Now, together with his high-born friend Nicholas Renzi and other members of the ill-fated Artemis, Tom is a shipwrecked sailor back in the land of his birth. They find themselves waiting to be summoned as court martial witnesses, and in a political act to shield an officer's reputation, they are shipped out in haste to the Caribbean - where sugar is king and yellow jack a fearsome peril. A spell ashore at the dockyard in Antigua shows Kydd another side of the Royal Navy, the complexities of maintaining Britain's fighting ships around the world. There he also has to deal with a number of personal challenges and in so doing earns the ire of the feared master shipwright. Summarily dismissed from the dockyard, Kydd faces an unknown future. Renzi contrives to reunite the old crew of Artemis in Seaflower, a graceful and trim little topsail cutter, that Kydd fell in love with the first time he saw her. At first the plucky craft brings them luck and fortune but she is eventually overwhelmed by the raw forces of the sea - and Kydd finds his seamanship, tenacity and courage put to the ultimate test.

      Seaflower2003
      4,1
    • Artemis

      • 480bladzijden
      • 17 uur lezen

      The second in the exciting naval adventure series, following the life of Thomas Paine Kydd at sea. Artemis is based on dramatic real events and is classic storytelling at its very best.

      Artemis2002
      3,7
    • Kydd

      • 448bladzijden
      • 16 uur lezen

      KYDD announces a major new voice in naval adventure writing.

      Kydd2001
      4,1