{"product_id":"quarterdeck-9781590131282","title":"Quarterdeck","description":"In this fifth adventure Kydd passes a tough examination for his lieutenancy but feels out of place among the high-born officers. Later he is caught up in the intrigue surrounding the birth of the American Navy and must use quick wits and superior seamanship to survive.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJulian Stockwin joined the Royal Navy at 15 and transferred to the Royal Australian Navy when his family emigrated. Stockwin served eight years, and was eventually rated petty officer. He has also worked in the manufacture and design of computers and software development. Returning to the navy and the Royal Navy Reserve, Stockwin was honored with an MBE and retired as Lt Commander. He returned to the United Kingdom in 1990 and started to write in 1996.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"McBooks Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50492946514194,"sku":"9781590131282","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_e38926cc-9891-436e-9a66-1094165e5ca9.jpg?v=1737215084","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/quarterdeck-9781590131282","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}