Betrayal (44 page)

First published in Great Britain in 2012 by

Hodder & Stoughton

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Copyright © Julian Stockwin 2012

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Kydd

Artemis

Seaflower

Mutiny

Quarterdeck

Tenacious

Command

The Admiral’s Daughter

Treachery (US title: The Privateer’s Revenge)

Invasion

Victory

Conquest

Captain Thomas Kydd’s first mission after the triumph of Trafalgar is to capture and protect a fragile new British colony: 19th century Cape Town. Following the victory at the Battle of Trafalgar, England is free to seek conquests and colonies in the furthest reaches of the world.

But even if the British can defeat the enemy and take possession of the capital, there is still more fighting to be done. Kydd and his men must stave off attacks from all sides, while braving the wild beasts and hostile environment of Africa’s vast and savage hinterland.

Commander Thomas Kydd is eager to play his part in thwarting Bonaparte’s plans for the invasion of England.

Joining Admiral Nelson’s command, Kydd and his ship soon find themselves at the heart of the action that leads up to the greatest sea battle in history: Trafalgar.

Kydd’s most important adventure so far takes him from false sightings of the enemy and dramatic chases across the Atlantic, to the bloody annihilation of the enemy during the actual battle, and the heroic aftermath.