Inferno

Thomas Kydd 17

By: Julian Stockwin

Narrated by: Christian Rodska

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 . . .

(P) 2016 Hodder & Stoughton©2016 Julian Stockwin

Desperate Measures

As an American who prides himself on his knowledge of nautical history, I was completely surprised by this story about the siege of Copenhagen. The events that the author placed his characters in proved exciting and suspenseful. Nowadays, this martial episode would certainly receive public condemnation, and in my mind relates to certain current events. The rich historic detail provided in the Kidd series is of constant interest. I feel like I have been given new insight into the Georgian period and the lives of British people and the politics of that day. I am encouraged to clap on all sail and continue this course, anxious to partake of the many adventures still on the horizon.

Superbly performed- passionately and tragically historical

Again, Christian Rodska soars high in the art of voice performance. Stockwin’s story seems a brutally honest picture of the choices of war and our favorite characters do not disappoint.