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Quarterdeck

Thomas Kydd, Book 5

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Quarterdeck

By: Julian Stockwin
Narrated by: Christian Rodska
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Thomas Kydd was promoted to acting lieutenant at the bloody Battle of Camperdown in October 1797. Now he must sit an exam to confirm his rank or face an inglorious return before the mast.

©2004 Julian Stockwin (P)2014 Audible, Inc. Historical Mystery Fiction

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Really enjoying this set of books. Story flows book to book. Great read worth purchasing

Great set of books

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excellent book great ending , I want more of this . Next one coming up .
his attention to sailing detail is brilliant

brilliant

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my only slight criticism of the narrative is that lieutenant is pronounced as the American lootenant rather than the British navel lefftenant. I'm sure that it should be the British pronunciation although I could be wrong and at the time the pronunciation was other. and certainly stand to be corrected . but love series of books

just a thoroughly good sea going yarn

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Where does Quarterdeck rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

I am gradually working through the Kidd series. This one is more of Kidd's problems before being elevated to officer status. Never the less it is a very good listen.

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

I have listened to many of Christian Rodska's narrations and this is by far the best yet. All his characters are quite different, even the different American characters.

A great listen

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I loved this book in a wonderful series following the nautical adventures of Tom Kydd

Great

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nice twists and good story. loved it. Different from the other tales, but the Hero gets more heroic by the book

Loved it

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excellent storyline, Kydd by Mr Stockwin is pure entertainment. Christian Rodska Narrates brillantly. certainly worth a listen!

A brilliant, sea story a true sensation!

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I'm becoming a real fan of this series but this book marks a change of pace for Kydd and Renzi. Moving up to the lofty heights of the Quarterdeck they are now faced with a myriad challenges of a different nature. I think that it's a positive that the author decided to spend time on this difficult transition for Kydd but it does result in less of the action that is so integral to the other books. My only criticism would be that it seemed to be largely a series of encounters in which Kydd proves that he doesn't match the initial impressions of others. It remains however an enjoyable read and still shows just how excellent the author's knowledge of his subject is. On top of that the narration from Christian Rodska maintains his now customary excellent standards.

So, in summary, a satisfying read, I'll continue with the series but simply a bit less exciting than the others.

Well worth a read but more sedate . . .

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Loved all the characters, the new developments in the naval world and Kydd's confidence grow

brilliant

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Great narrator Christian Rodska who also performs similar novels including the Hornblower series and has a great way of brining expression to the writing.

Great story of the Kydd series and stands out as a turning point in his career as he moves from being seen as one of the crew to one of the gentry with some fantastic extra descriptions of the wonders of North America.

Fantastic

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