Seaflower
Seaflower by Julian Stockwin is a First Edition published by Hodder & Stoughton in 2003, featuring 344 pages in English. This narrative follows Thomas Kydd, who, after being taken away to serve on the line-of-battle ship Duke William, finds himself among the shipwrecked crew of the Artemis. Back in London, they await their summons as court martial witnesses, only to be hastily dispatched to the Caribbean, a region dominated by the sugar trade and fraught with dangers.
Readers will encounter a tale of adventure and political intrigue as Kydd and his fellow sailors navigate their new circumstances. The story delves into the challenges they face, including the threat of yellow jack, while exploring themes of duty and survival. This edition provides a vivid portrayal of life at sea and the complexities of naval service during a tumultuous period.
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It is two years since Thomas Kydd was spirited away in the night to serve his country aboard the old line-of-battle ship Duke William. Now, he and and the other members of the ill-fated Artemis are shipwrecked sailors, back in London waiting to be summoned as court martial witnesses. Then, in a political act to shield an officer’s reputation, they are shipped out in haste to the Caribbean – where sugar is king and yellow jack a fearsome peril.
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