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Persephone

Thomas Kydd, Book 18

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Persephone

By: Julian Stockwin
Narrated by: Christian Rodska
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Compelling naval action from the master of the sea story.

November 1807. Captain Sir Thomas Kydd must sail to Lisbon to aid the Portuguese Royal Family's evacuation in the face of Napoleon's ruthless advance through Iberia. In the chaos of the threatened city, an old passion is reawakened when he meets Persephone Lockwood, a beautiful and determined admiral's daughter from his past. But the Royal Family's destination is Brazil, Perspehone's England, and it seems Kydd's chance has gone again. Only later he discovers Persephone has another suitor - and if he wants to win her hand, he must enter the highest echelons of London society.

Mixing with aristocracy and royalty brings other responsibilities. The Prince of Wales asks him to take temporary command of the Royal Yacht. Sailing to Yarmouth, Kydd realises they are being stalked by French privateers. The terrible threat of a prince of the blood being captured sees Kydd call on daring seamanship of the highest order.

©2017 Julian Stockwin (P)2017 Hodder & Stoughton Action & Adventure Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Fiction Royalty Sea Adventures Adventure England Portugal Sailing

Critic Reviews

"In Stockwin's hands the sea story will continue to entrance readers across the world." ( Guardian)
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If you could sum up Persephone in three words, what would they be?

Kydd drama personified

Who was your favorite character and why?

Kydd is as always a great character

Have you listened to any of Christian Rodska’s other performances? How does this one compare?

Around 20. He's the best narrator of any I've listened to

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Love how Stockwin intertwines real history into the drama. The duel was both period interesting and dramatic

Any additional comments?

When's the next book out????

A ripping yarn and Rodska consistent as the best

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Finished the series between audio books and on my kindle. Pretty good series, narrator was good for audio books. Looking forward to the series continuing

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