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Why Jane Austen Loves a Sailor
Posted on May 14, 2014 2 Comments
[To leave a comment or reply go to box at the end of the page] This month saw the paperback launch of ‘Eavesdropping on Jane Austen’s England’ by Roy and Lesley Adkins. The book is a fascinating and spirited account of life ashore in Kydd’s day. I had the pleasure of meeting the Adkins in […]
Countdown to CARIBBEE!
Posted on April 26, 2014 2 Comments
‘A thumping good read – a wonderful platform for Stockwin’s powers of description, his mastery of the nautical environment and talent for sketching in a totally credible world…His easy-going, fluid storytelling totally immerses the reader.’ – Warships magazine on CARIBBEE The UK paperback edition of CARIBBEE is published by Hodder & Stoughton on May 8. […]
Julian Stockwin 