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Killigrew and the Golden Dragon
Piracy, bloodshed and betrayal in the early days of Hong Kong…1849, South China A burning clipper and her slaughtered crew can only be the work of Zhai Jing-mu, China’s most feared and ruthless pirate. Kit Killigrew, HMS Tisiphone’s second lieutenant, captures Zhai after a bloody chase.
After handing Zhai to the police, Killigrew is free to enjoy the many pleasures of Hong Kong. But beneath the opulent surface, tensions the Triads are gaining influence and the hostilities behind the Opium War are all too easily revived. Then Zhai escapes…
Soon Killigrew finds treachery and murder around every corner. And somewhere in this tangled web lurks Blase Bannatyne, wealthy tai-pan of the leading company importing opium into China.
The game is afoot!
The second in a stunning series featuring naval hero Kit Killigrew, Jonathan Lunn’s Killigrew and the Golden Dragon is alive with the sights, sounds and smells of naval adventure. Perfect for fans of Iain Gale, Philip McCutchan and Bernard Cornwell.
Praise for the Killigrew Novels‘A hero to rival any Horatio Hornblower. Swashbuckling? You bet’ Belfast Telegraph
‘If you revel in the Hornblower and the Sharpe books, grab a copy of Jonathan Lunn’ Bolton Evening News
‘A new naval hero who will delight lovers of seafaring yarns’ Manchester Evening News
The Kit Killigrew Naval SeriesKilligrew of the Royal NavyKilligrew and the Golden DragonKilligrew and the IncorrigiblesKilligrew and the North-West PassageKilligrew’s RunKilligrew and the Sea Devil
After handing Zhai to the police, Killigrew is free to enjoy the many pleasures of Hong Kong. But beneath the opulent surface, tensions the Triads are gaining influence and the hostilities behind the Opium War are all too easily revived. Then Zhai escapes…
Soon Killigrew finds treachery and murder around every corner. And somewhere in this tangled web lurks Blase Bannatyne, wealthy tai-pan of the leading company importing opium into China.
The game is afoot!
The second in a stunning series featuring naval hero Kit Killigrew, Jonathan Lunn’s Killigrew and the Golden Dragon is alive with the sights, sounds and smells of naval adventure. Perfect for fans of Iain Gale, Philip McCutchan and Bernard Cornwell.
Praise for the Killigrew Novels‘A hero to rival any Horatio Hornblower. Swashbuckling? You bet’ Belfast Telegraph
‘If you revel in the Hornblower and the Sharpe books, grab a copy of Jonathan Lunn’ Bolton Evening News
‘A new naval hero who will delight lovers of seafaring yarns’ Manchester Evening News
The Kit Killigrew Naval SeriesKilligrew of the Royal NavyKilligrew and the Golden DragonKilligrew and the IncorrigiblesKilligrew and the North-West PassageKilligrew’s RunKilligrew and the Sea Devil
475 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2001
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About the author
Jonathan Lunn
34 books28 followersPseudonym of Daniel Hall
Born in London, Jonathan Lunn started writing at the age of fifteen. He studied history at the University of Leicester, where he became involved in politics. He worked for six years as a spin doctor in local government, but decided to leave politics behind and concentrate on his writing. He is the author of a series of naval adventure stories, described as "the Victorian Hornblower", based around the eponymous hero of the first book, Killigrew R.N. (2000). The series now runs to six books, the most recent of which was Killigrew and the Sea Devil (2005). Entertaining and historically accurate, the series is shortly to be re-launched in Italy. He has also written two books under his real name, Daniel Hall, and currently lives in Bristol.
Born in London, Jonathan Lunn started writing at the age of fifteen. He studied history at the University of Leicester, where he became involved in politics. He worked for six years as a spin doctor in local government, but decided to leave politics behind and concentrate on his writing. He is the author of a series of naval adventure stories, described as "the Victorian Hornblower", based around the eponymous hero of the first book, Killigrew R.N. (2000). The series now runs to six books, the most recent of which was Killigrew and the Sea Devil (2005). Entertaining and historically accurate, the series is shortly to be re-launched in Italy. He has also written two books under his real name, Daniel Hall, and currently lives in Bristol.
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Displaying 1 - 6 of 6 reviews
August 20, 2009
Killigrew is billed as "The Victorian Hornblower," but he's actually more like James Bond. In this book he's up against opium smugglers and Chinese pirates. Lots and lots of spying and fighting. I thought there was actually a little too much action in this book and not enough time developing the plot or characters, jumping from one fight scene to another. In this respect, the first book was better. Lunn also provides an afterword with more information about the Opium Wars and the events in the book, which is very helpful for those not familiar with this period. Overall, it was an enjoyable book in a fun series.
July 18, 2022
Rollicking good boy's own adventure. It was interesting to read a bit about the Opium Wars against China, and books like this, for me, motivate further reading on the subject. Mind you Killigrew was hit so many times over the head in this Far East adventure he must be a candidate for dementia in later life!
February 14, 2018
Great Action Story
The author combines action and intrigue to create a good plot based on historical details of British involvement with the tea and opium trade. This book fits well into the series.
The author combines action and intrigue to create a good plot based on historical details of British involvement with the tea and opium trade. This book fits well into the series.
September 7, 2018
Kit Killigrew the Royal Navy's Richard Sharpe
After finishing book 2 I'm hooked.Believeable characters,that you get to know. Well written you will not get bored. All in all a fun read. On to book 3.
After finishing book 2 I'm hooked.Believeable characters,that you get to know. Well written you will not get bored. All in all a fun read. On to book 3.
January 2, 2018
Too much
Enjoyed the first half but it dragged on a bit and became,to my mind, anyway contrived and a bit boys own.
Enjoyed the first half but it dragged on a bit and became,to my mind, anyway contrived and a bit boys own.
September 24, 2013
Brilliant
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