Tenacious By Julian Stockwin Hodder, £6.99FANS of Julian Stockwin will love this latest in the series of novels which captivate the era of Horatio Nelson.
Tenacious is regarded as the best yet in a series which follows the maritime adventures of Thomas Kydd.
Having already followed Kydd's progress in Kydd, Artemis, Seaflower, Mutiny, and Quarterdeck, here Kydd is summoned to join Nelson's taskforce on a reconnaisance mission.
The hunt is on to find Napoleon Bonaparte's fleet and Kydd is determined to be in the thick of the action.
Stockwin has won praise for the historical accuracy of his work. He has the ability to portray the harsh world of the sailor in those times.
But he also manages to keep the plot rolling along at a good pace. Those who like their action on the high seas will be left wanting more.