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Great series, compelling and very much a page turner which gives the reader a fast of living and fighting face to face and shop to ship. Published in 1975, it introduces the reader to 16 year old richard bolitho as he boards his second ship, the hms gorgon. I have read many books of the british navy historical fiction genre based on fighting ships of sail in the napoleonic era, and few, if any, match this one for descriptive naval battles, the poignancy of losses of good officers and men and the thrill of naval action. A troubled peace with france means that even a frigate captain as famous as richard bolitho is forced to swallow his pride and visit the admiralty daily to plead for a ship. Books by series coming soon new releases this months biggest new books. I really enjoy these series of books that follow the naval career of richard bolitho from his first experience onboard a ship of the line as a junior midshipman all the way up to, i believe, admiral, in the days of wooden winddriven ships. Sep 11, 2019 what is a good naval historical fiction book series similar to the richard bolitho novels.

He went to sea as a midshipman at the age of twelve. Search hello select your address select your address. However, chronologically, midshipman is the first novel in the series, set at the start of richard bolitho s career. Signal close action the richard bolitho novels the. The richard and adam bolitho novels by alexander kent are published by arrow books in the united kingdom and by mcbooks press in the united states and are available online and in fine bookshops. He has a chance to prove his ability, but danger threatens as real and deadly as the enemy itself. At the outset, alexander kent selected falmouth on englands coast in cornwall as richard bolitho s home. They focus on the military careers of richard bolitho and adam bolitho in the royal navy, from the time of the american revolution past the napoleonic era. The year is 1772, and richard bolitho is a sixteenyearold midshipman about to undergo a severe initiation into the game of seamanship. We will preorder your items within 24 hours of when they become available. But, as the clouds of war begin to rise once more over the ch. Richard bolitho midshipman, midshipman bolitho and the avenger and band of brothers new edition by kent, alexander isbn. Richard bolitho nautical series by alexander kent lot of 6 pb books vg condition.

The first book, richard bolitho, midshipman, tells the story of bolitho, assigned to the 74 gun ship of the line, gorgon. Although the novels were not written in chronological order, the series begins with young midshipman richard bolitho and carries through to his days as an admiral. Browse ebooks from the the bolitho novels series to read online or download in epub or pdf format. The series is often referred to simply as the bolitho novels, as the series also follows richard s son adam. The time is 1772 and england is at peace but that doesnt mean that the of. It was the eighth novel in the series, though it is set earlier than the others, at the start of the career of richard bolitho. The series is often referred to simply as the bolitho novels, as the series also follows richards son adam. Douglas reeman alexander kent book series in order. The american revolution has turned the atlantic coast into a refuge for privateers and marauding french warships, and it is up. The darkening sea 20 by alexander kent 2000, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. As the french enter the american war of independence, young richard bolitho is given command of the fast, wellarmed sloop sparrow. Richard bolitho series by alexander kent home facebook. Alexander kent novels douglas reemans official website.

Later books in the series set after his death are based on his nephew adam bolitho. The 26th, and final, bolitho novel in this phenomenally successful and wellloved series. The gorgon is sent to the west this is a collection of the first two of alexander kents richard bolitho series of novels about life in the british navy at the end of the 18th century and the beginning of the 19th. This page is for his character as played on the rpg show the colours and all information here is only. Bolitho was 16 when he joined the navy, the same as reeman. Series of nautical fiction novels set during the late 18th century in the royal navy by douglas reeman writing under the pseudonym alexander kent.

Richard bolitho is an officer with the royal navy during the 18th and 19th centuries. This listing gives the series in chronological order, including the year in which each work is set. The first novel in the richard bolitho series was actually the eighth book to be published. A good read with lots of action right up to the end. In this, the longawaited conclusion of alexander kents midshipman trilogy, the new year of 1774 seems to offer richard bolitho and his friend martyn dancer t. Alexander kent is an amazing author and like his counterparts brings. In october 1772 richard bolitho waits at portsmouth to join the gorgon, a seventyfour gun ship of the line. Hero richard bolitho arrives at an inn that is often frequented by midshipmen in portsmouth, where he meets martyn dancer, a midshipman who is also 16 years of age. Richard bolitho is the central character in a series of historial naval adventure novels by british novelist alexander kent douglas reeman. This is a superlative novel in alexander kents richard bolitho series. What is a good naval historical fiction book series. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.

As 1794 draws to a close richard bolitho, commanding the old seventyfourgun ship of the line hyperion, leaves plymouth to join a squadron blockading the rising power of revolutionary france. Richard bolitho series by alexander kent goodreads. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. And sixteenyearold this story is set in the winter of 1773, in and.

The series picks him up at age 16, in midshipman bolitho, the first book of the series, when he was serving on a shipofthelinea third rater. The richard bolitho series midshipman bolitho, stand in danger, in gallant company, sloop of war, to glory we steer, command a kings. Get the best deals on alexander kent books when you shop the largest online selection at. It is probably the longest running series in the genre at the present time. Enemy in sight the richard bolitho novels the bolitho. Postcaptain richard bolitho is the commanding officer of hms terpsichore.

Richard bolitho midshipman sets the stage for all of the rest of the novels. It is a thoroughly entertaining series, especially but not exclusively for aficianados of sea stories, and particularly historical squareriggers. While this is actually the eighth book in the series and not the first, it is set in an earlier time than the other books, so technically it can be considered the first. Signal close action the richard bolitho novels the bolitho novels book 12 alexander kent. The history on the high seas back in the 171800s is an eyeopener. Another book in the series and fits into historical events. What is a good naval historical fiction book series similar to the richard bolitho novels. Bolitho inspires loyalty in his sailors by his fair treatment of them. We are first introduced to some of the characters we eventualy get to know and love. Although it was not the fourth written by alexander kent, it is fourth based on the internal chronology.

Alexander kent first editions douglas reemans official website. Richard bolitho audiobooks listen to the full series. Viceadmiral sir richard bolitho paused at a corner and stared back at the george inn where he had stayed for two days since his arrival from. The richard bolitho book series by alexander kent includes books richard bolitho midshipman, midshipman bolitho and the avenger, band of brothers, and several more. I recommend that the reader begin with the first book of the series, midshipman bolitho, and read them in order as they portray the protagonist, richard bolitho, through his career in sequential order. The richard bolitho novels the bolitho novels book 12 kindle edition by alexander kent author visit amazons alexander kent page. Richard bolitho novels series in order alexander kent. The titles are listed below in historical chronological order. But his time on land is broken by an urgent summons from the king. Viceadmiral sir richard bolitho carries the news of trafalgar to southern africa, where he is to aid british ground forces in any way he. Viceadmiral richard bolitho has his own troubles to settle at home too.

The complete series list for richard bolitho novels alexander kent. The central character is richard bolitho, and, later, his nephew, adam. Alexander kent is the author of twentyeight acclaimed books featuring richard bolitho. He inspires their awe with his quick thinking and his undaunted courage. Richard bolitho, stubborn about some things, unorthodox in others, was one of beauchamps rewards. In spite of being a popular series the reader has to know that richard bolitho is a tragic figure.

The time is 1772 and england is at peace but that doesnt mean that the officers and men of his majestys royal navy are idle. Richard bolitho was born and raised in cornwall of a seafaring family. Sixteenyearold richard bolitho joins the british royal navy as a young midshipman. However, chronologically, midshipman is the first novel in the series, set at the start of richard bolithos career. Richard bolitho, midshipman is a novel in the bolitho series of nautical fiction set in the late18thcentury royal navy, written by douglas reeman under the pseudonym alexander kent. Alexander kent a pen name of douglas reeman wrote this series about richard bolitho and his family. Under his own name, douglas reeman, and in the course of a career spanning fortyfive years, he has written over thirty novels and two nonfiction books.

The book follows young bolitho s adventures as he intercepts and destroys a band of vicious pirates and then is swept away on a dangerous mission through the treacherous stamping ground of smugglers, wreckers, and murderers. What is a good naval historical fiction book series similar. Action under sail from the master storyteller of the sea, alexander kent also known as douglas reeman. Part of a twentynine book series, this novel by alexander kent tells a good sea story about richard bolitho, a cornishman whose family has a long tradition as english naval officers. The tenth richard bolitho novel in alexander kents spectacularly successful series deals with bolitho s life as a young lieutenant aboard the trojan, an eightygun ship of the line.

The bolitho novels are a series of nautical war novels written by douglas reeman using the pseudonym alexander kent. Jan 30, 2017 british novelist douglas edward reeman, creator of the richard bolitho series, has died. The year is 1778, the ship is the 18gun hms sparrow, englands finest sloop of war, and the captain is richard bolitho, sailing his command into the fury of battle. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. See the complete richard bolitho series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Alexander kent first editions douglas reemans official. It is a far step from midshipmans berth to wardroom and at a time when most of the fleet is laid up bolitho is considered fortunate. Reeman, who also wrote under the name alexander kent, was lieutenantcommander of the royal naval reserve.

By with all despatch bolitho has lost both his parents and his brother who turned traitor before dying. Richard bolitho midshipman is the first book of alexander kents douglas reemans bolitho series. In this, the longawaited conclusion of alexander kents midshipman trilogy, the new year of 1774 seems to offer richard bolitho and his friend martyn dancer the culmination of a dream. This series follows the adventures of richard bolitho, and later his nephew adam bolitho, in the royal navy. Once more bolitho hoists his flag above the veteran 74gun ship hyperion and sets sail this time with a new squadron headed for the caribbean. He a canon character from the series of books by alexander kent and is played by biggles. One of my only complaints about the book is the fact that it is so short, but then it was written as a juvenile. Browse gift certificates drmfree books my ebooks my account my wishlist sign in create an account. The chronology in most books shows his death in 1815. Although only sixteen, midshipman bolitho is already a veteran of four years in the kings navy, and is determined that in this, his second ship, he will not make the mistakes or forget the lessons of his earlier experiences in the hard and demanding ways of the sea. Forester aubrey and maturin patrick obrian and your guy, richard bolitho alexander kent i would.

But, as they say, art often imitates life, and life often imitates art. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. When new books are released, well charge your default payment method for the lowest price available during the preorder period. Great books part of a list of books on the main character richard bolitho, set i the ships of the royal navy, both pre and post napoleonic era. Treasure, treachery and forbidden love 3 stars stand into danger is the fourth book is the series about richard bolitho, a young officer in the royal navy. Viceadmiral sir richard bolitho carries the news of trafalgar to southern africa, where he is to aid british ground forces in any way he can to retake cape town from the dutch. To provide a clue, the series will continue with many more novels for 23 more years.