The Admiral's Daughter

By: Julian Stockwin

Narrated by: Christian Rodska

1803. Tensions are escalating again between England and France. Smugglers, perilous storms and a treacherous coastline all threaten to overcome HMS Teazer as her men fight to gain control of the seas. Meanwhile an unlikely rival is seeking her captain's heart. The beautiful admiral's daughter could be the key to realising all Kydd's career ambitions. But high society, he finds, can be as treacherous as his first mistress - the sea.©2007 Julian Stockwin (P)2012 AudioGO Ltd

Bad Ending

I was very disapointed with the ending! Ruined the whole book for me. Will not listen to anymore of this series.

You Can Skip this Book and Miss Nothing (Spoilers)

Would you try another book from Julian Stockwin and/or Christian Rodska?

Yes, absolutely.

What could Julian Stockwin have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?

Not written it. It's like watching a slow-motion train wreck. Stay away from romance. The only character worth reading was thrown over for a simpering, vapid romantic interest. Needless to say, Kydd dug another hole that takes him the NEXT TWO books to dig out of.

What about Christian Rodska’s performance did you like?

Always entertaining. I still think he could make Renzi sound less like a fop.

If this book were a movie would you go see it?

Never.

Any additional comments?

Really, just skip it. You'll get the whole redux in the first chapter of the next book.

Ridiculous

Over-dramatic characters that make ridiculous decisions for barely credible reasons that makes Characters thoroughly unlikable. The whole story is just awful.

one chapter ruined the series so far.

the second love interest, just plain unrealistic and awful.
you will know it when you get there but it has ruined a great series I hope it can recover.

Introspective and heart wrenching

I almost skipped this one after seeing many negative reviews, but very glad I didn’t. The romantic relationship central to the plot is really a subtext to the real theme, which is that of Kydd facing his inner demons. His social ambition comes up against his true and more emotionally naive nature. There is swashbuckling excitement enough, aboard ship, but the treatment of strained relationships, torn loyalties, inner struggles and personal anguish make this one of the most subtle yet most powerfully delivered stories of the series. I found it thoroughly engaging.