loved it

the best in the series so far I'm totally hooked.
Helped by the reader having the perfect voice for the books

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Stunning!

As with the rest of this series a beautiful combination of a terrific story, fascinating detail and depth, and crowned by the magnificent performance of Christian Rodska.

This is as good as it can get in this class of story!
Mark Lucas

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love these books

Another amazing Thomas kydd adventure stockwin can do no wrong in my eyes brilliant

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Brian c

Probably the best book to date that Julian has written. Beautifully narrated to make the lead up to and the Battle of Trafalgar a gripping story.

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5.30 am Xmas morning

and am sittin' at my kitchen table with my eyes fulla tears for a man dead 215 years,very emotional finale for his nibs,powerful writing and delivered perfectly by Mr Rodska.

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Stockwin steers a gallant course!

I had to wonder about this one when I realised that the author intended to tackle the Battle of Trafalgar. It's such a well-known part of British history that integrating fictional characters with well documented reality was always going to be a challenge. In the end I think that he got it right. I liked the fact that the mood of the nation and the importance of events to the populace both pre and post battle were covered well and formed an important part of the book.

In the end I simply wanted more of that final cataclysmic battle but I was very happy that in no way did the author have his characters try to eclipse the real heroes of the day but instead through Kydd, Renzi and a midshipman on board the flagship we got a ringside seat to one of England's finest military achievements from multiple points of view.

Christian Rodska's excellent narration carries the story well including the obviously hugely detailed knowledge the author has for naval history and terminology. I must admit I had to look a few terms up so some could find that distracting and others will also want to kick "Mr Renzi" up the derriere over his attempts to woo Kydd's sister Cecilia.

Those last two things are minor points though, this series remain well on course with "Victory".

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Nelson's triumph at Trafalgar

Nelson takes centre stage rather Thomas Kydd at the build up and battle of Trafalgar. A fitting tribute to one of our Nation's heroes. A remarkable series which has been building up to this historical climax. Excellent

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reliving history

as always a great listen, making historical events come to life with all the drama and emotions of battles at sea

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Brilliantly written and narrated- it just keeps on getting better

What a history lesson we are on...8 books down and still on a amazing journey

Well worth your time...I can’t wait for the next 4 books

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Trafalgar brought to life

The Thomas Kidd books have been a revelation, you can almost taste the sea air, and hear the chattering rigging and the sailors are brought to life with humour and compassion. But this book was the best to date insomuch as the Battle of Trafalgar made much more sense to me than all the academic accounts have done in the past, both from the grave threat of invasion and the necessity against all the odds to prevent the French and Spanish fleets opening up the channel to Bonapartes invasion fleet.

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