Artemis

Thomas Kydd, Book 2

De: Julian Stockwin

Narrado por: Christian Rodska

This second naval adventure follows the life of Thomas Paine Kydd who sails into Portsmouth a hero after a ferocious battle against the French. Soon the sea beckons and Kydd sets off aboard his beloved Artemis for another adventure.

©2002 Julian Stockwin (P)2014 Audible, Inc.

Around the World - Triumph to Tragedy

What did you like best about this story?

This book took them around the world with a purpose. Kydd's time on the Artemas is both interesting and challenging. Their time in the South Pacific is an interesting scenario.

Which character – as performed by Christian Rodska – was your favorite?

Rodska does such a good job with all of the characters, it is very difficult to choose one. He does such an excellent job at making the characters different and realistic. Where the story may lack and lull from time to time, Rodska makes a difference.

The story continues

Like the first it is a sea farriers tale, but not a pirate story. If you like the first you will like this one. A little slow at times but interesting to imagine the life of seamen during the great age of sail

Swashbuckler

Now that I have the first two of this series under my belt, I will definitely proceed all the rest (27?).

Plenty of action to keep me wide awake on my 12 hour round trip drive to Baltimore, unlike some others. Next a 30 hour round trip to Little Rock will be easier because of Julian Stockwin’s protagonist, Tom Kydd.

I have read Patrick O’brian’s series twice and Stockwin is almost as good.

3rd time through...

and it gets better with every listen. Richard Sharpe on the high seas. Stockwin Rivals Bernard Cornwell is my favorite author of historical fiction

A Fine Sea Tale

This is a fine sea tale and a good read, but not up to snuff on sailing or details of ship work. The story is excellent however, and if sea stories are your bag, read it.