1798: Thomas Kydd was promoted to acting lieutenant after his bravery at Camperdown. But Kydd began naval life as a press-ganged sailor, and there is more to becoming an officer than passing exams. He must turn himself into a gentleman as well. As Kydd struggles with his own demons, he and the enigmatic Renzi set sail in Tenacious for North America. Halifax is a rough and tumble port, and the United States of America has just been born. The crew of the old 64-gun ship are soon caught up in the chaos. Hurricanes, and the French, are lurking just off the coast. And for Kydd, there is more than just survival at stake. |
Author: Julian Stockwin Title: Quarterdeck Series: Thomas Kydd First Published by: Hodder & Stoughton Place: London Format: HC Date: October 2004 ISBN-10: 0340832177 ISBN-13: 9780340832172 |