This book would definitely inspire a sequel to Master & Commander Telegraph
Fast action, great characters and tremendous dialogue make this, and the five previous Kydd books top-of-the-line naval adventures Illawarra Mercury
This writer knows his stuff when it comes to describing life at sea! The Historical Novels Review
Stockwin has won praise for the historical accuracy of his work. 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 wanting more Shetland Times

TENACIOUS, a book for every armchair sailor, has it all: from the depth of a gale and the terror a mariner feels on a lee shore, through the heat of battle. TallShipsBooks

An action-packed tale...this book is for anyone with a passion for naval battles...and should also appeal to a wider audience as it documents some of the most influential moments in the history of Britain. Gazette

REPORTS FROM READERS

Nelson's victory at the Nile is so clearly written that I found myself understanding points of strategy that I had not grasped by reading history books. The Nile is just the beginning: we get to see some real maturity in our characters in this book. JC

TENACIOUS is a superb read and one you will likely repeat again and again. JB
Be prepared for a more confident Kydd, able to command respect from officers and men alike. Informing at so many levels the narrative of TENACIOUS moves effortlessly between ships-of-the-line, 18C European politics, fine social gatherings and bloody carnage. PF

TENACIOUS ~ another triumph in this enthralling series - a gripping read, delving into the development of Kydd's career, while simultaneously thrusting the reader into the horrors of battle and its aftermath. MA

Julian Stockwin conveys to his readers a deep and certain knowledge of the sea, and at the same time delivers an excellent read. BS 

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