The Thomas Kydd Series

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:book_series
gptkbp:adaptation no film or TV adaptations yet.
gptkbp:adaptations none known
gptkbp:author gptkb:Julian_Stockwin
gptkbp:awards none known
gptkbp:book_format print and digital
gptkbp:character_development Thomas Kydd evolves from a wig maker to a naval officer.
gptkbp:character_traits gptkb:intelligence
bravery
determination
resourcefulness
gptkbp:cover_art varies by edition
gptkbp:critical_reception generally positive
gptkbp:cultural_impact increased interest in naval history
gptkbp:first_published Kydd
gptkbp:genre gptkb:historical_fiction
naval fiction
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Thomas Kydd Series
gptkbp:influenced_by historical naval battles
gptkbp:influences gptkb:Patrick_O'_Brian
gptkbp:inspiration real historical events
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:main_character gptkb:Thomas_Kydd
gptkbp:narrative_style third-person perspective
gptkbp:notable_characters gptkb:Captain_Kydd
gptkb:Admiral_Nelson
Kydd's crew
Lord Thomas Kydd
gptkbp:number_of_books over 20
varies by title
gptkbp:plot_element gptkb:historical_events
gptkb:naval_warfare
personal conflicts
romantic interests
gptkbp:publication_year gptkb:2001
gptkbp:publisher gptkb:Hodder_&_Stoughton
gptkbp:related_series gptkb:The_Kydd_Series
gptkbp:series ongoing as of 2023
gptkbp:series_order Kydd, Seaflower, etc.
gptkbp:setting gptkb:Napoleonic_Wars
gptkbp:target_audience young adults and adults
gptkbp:themes gptkb:loyalty
gptkb:adventure
gptkb:friendship
courage
gptkbp:user_reviews generally favorable
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Kydd_Series
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7