Kit Faulkner

With war on the horizon, his path to greatness will be revealed. Bristol, England, 1618. Kit Faulkner is a young vagrant orphan, taking life as he finds it in the rough world of the docks. But after a chance encounter with two men while out scavenging for food, his fortunes are changed forever. Kit is taken aboard the Swallow, a large merchant ship partly owned by the two men, and after spotting some promising qualities in him they decide to train the boy for a life at sea. And so begin the adventures of Kit, which see him rise through the ranks and risk all on the high seas. Meanwhile, England edges ever closer to civil war, and very soon Kit must choose which side he will fight for… A scintillating adventure at sea, based in detailed historical research, perfect for fans of Patrick O'Brian, C. S. Forrester and Julian Stockwin.Praise for Richard Woodman 'Woodman is a master of both maritime nonfiction and fiction' Booklist 'Gripping … Woodman spins an exciting tale' Publishers Weekly

The nation is at arms… he must decide where his loyalty lies. 1649. England has been torn asunder by a civil war that has pitted Parliamentarians against Royalists. Captain Kit Faulkner, bound to the Royalist cause, has been living in exile for the past four years, and must support himself with only the tiny rump of the Royal Navy that remains loyal. But when the predatory nature of Prince Charles becomes ever more obvious, Kit finds his loyalties to the crown tested like never before... A pulse-pounding naval adventure full of action and suspense, perfect for fans of Patrick O'Brian, Julian Stockwin and C. S. Forrester.Praise for Richard Woodman 'Woodman is a master of both maritime nonfiction and fiction' Booklist 'Gripping … Woodman spins an exciting tale' Publishers Weekly

The shattering finale to the Kit Faulkner naval adventures. England, 1659. Captain Kit Faulkner's house is prospering; his eldest son has recently returned from a profitable trip to Jamaica in the good ship Faithful, and his daughter is to be married. But the resignation of the Lord Protector, Richard Cromwell, throws England into uncertainty. Will the republic flourish, or will a King return to the throne? Kit is content to let matters take their natural course, but his younger son, Henry, is an idealist with political ambitions. It soon becomes clear that Henry is in much deeper than Kit first realised, and his son's actions may threaten everything Kit holds dear… An absolutely gripping maritime thriller, perfect for fans of Hornblower, C. S. Forrester and Patrick O'Brian.Praise for Richard Woodman 'A sure bet for Patick O'Brian fans' Library Journal 'Woodman spins an exciting tale' Publishers Weekly