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Julian Stockwin

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Julian Stockwin was sent at the age of fourteen to Indefatigable, a tough sea-training school. He joined the Royal Navy at fifteen. He now lives in Devon with his wife Kathy. Julian has written 24 books to date in the Kydd series of historical adventure fiction, the story of one man's journey from pressed man to admiral in the age of fighting sail, and a non-fiction book, 'Stockwin's Maritime Miscellany.' His latest Kydd series title is THUNDERER. And, he's also published two historical standalone novels, THE SILK TREE, set in the time of Emperor Justinian and THE POWDER OF DEATH, about the quest for the secret of gunpowder.

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Julian Stockwin I base my books on the historical record and while Kydd's advancement and rate of progression was not common, especially the big step to become an off…moreI base my books on the historical record and while Kydd's advancement and rate of progression was not common, especially the big step to become an officer from the lower deck, it certainly did happen!(less)
Julian Stockwin Alan - delighted you're enjoying the Kydd series. I've actually written a couple of blogs with suggestions of books for readers wanting to delve deepe…moreAlan - delighted you're enjoying the Kydd series. I've actually written a couple of blogs with suggestions of books for readers wanting to delve deeper into Kydd's world -

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Two books out in 2018

This year I'm again bringing out two titles in the Kydd Series following last year's PERSEPHONE and THE BALTIC PRIZE.

THE IBERIAN FLAME will be published in June; A SEA OF GOLD in November
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