Kydd, Thomas (Fictitious character) -- Fiction

More than a decade ago, Thomas Kydd and Nicholas Renzi were in the Caribbean as sailors before the mast in the old Trajan. Now Kydd, a storied hero of Trafalgar, holds the glory of being post-captain of the 32-gun frigate, L'Aurore. His almost unbelievable feat of self-advancement is the toast of...

Napoleon's forces are poised to invade Britain, and Commander Thomas Kydd's ship is at the forefront of the fleet defending the English coast. His honour restored after temporary disgrace in the Channel Islands, and reunited with his ship Teazer, Kydd seizes the chance to fight for his country. '...

Napoleon's forces are poised to invade Britain, and Commander Thomas Kydd's ship is at the front of the fleet defending the English coast. His honour restored after disgrace in the Channel Islands, Kydd seizes the chance to fight for his country.

Kydd is in Halifax, enjoying the newfound acceptance of his fellow officers, when Tenacious is summoned to join Horatio Nelson on an urgent reconnaissance mission. However, Bonaparte evades the British ships, sailing towards Egypt, which holds the key to the route to India.