Quarterdeck
About this book
Promoted to acting lieutenant at the bloody Battle of Camperdown in October 1797, Thomas Kydd must now sit an examination to confirm his rank—or face an inglorious return before the mast. But this is only the first of many obstacles for a man who was pressed into the King's service and discovered a calling for the sea. Kydd is from humble origins, yet he attains the lofty heights of the quarterdeck as an officer in His Majesty's Navy. If he is to avoid spending the rest of his career as a tarpaulin officer, he must also become a gentleman. Kydd and his enigmatic friend Nicholas Renzi set sail in HMS Tenacious for the North American station. Aboard the old 64-gun ship, Kydd comes to doubt he will ever match up to the high-born gentlemen officers.
Reader Profile
4.1/5 · 8 readers · 336 pages · ≈ 6 h 13 m · Moderate
How long does it take to read Quarterdeck?
About ≈ 6 h 13 m — 336 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Quarterdeck?
336 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Quarterdeck?
It sits on the History, Fiction shelves.
Is Quarterdeck in the public domain?
No — it is still under copyright.
Where does Quarterdeck take place?
It is set in Great Britain during 18th century.
Who wrote Quarterdeck?
Julian Stockwin.