This acclaimed book by alexander kent is available at in several formats for your ereader. Richard bolitho series by alexander kent goodreads. Alexander kent books with dust jacket for sale ebay. Buy alexander kent ebooks to read online or download in pdf or epub on your pc, tablet or mobile device. For richard bolitho, the renewal of hostilities with france means a. Later books in the series set after his death are based on his nephew adam bolitho. The author has been known to publish works under the pseudonym of alexander kent which was the name of a naval officer who perished in world war ii. See the complete richard bolitho series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. He has a particular interest in sea faring adventure, particularly alexander kent but because of the high cost of an unabridged version he has always had the abridged versions. Alexander kent novels douglas reemans official website. In real life, reeman enlisted in the royal navy in 1940 when he was 16 and served during world war ii and the korean war. Under his name, you will find great books that focus on life in the british royal navy and the action that is seen during war time. Alexander kent books list of books by author alexander kent.
Alexander kent has 148 books on goodreads with 49174 ratings. See all books authored by alexander kent, including with all despatch richard bolitho novels alexander kent no 8, and sloop of war the bolitho novels, and more on. Follow his adventures as he undergoes a severe initiation into the. The complete midshipman bolitho by kent, alexander ebook. I am a new customer to amazon,but i will be a faithful one from now on. The complete series list for richard bolitho novels alexander kent. English novelist douglas reeman, a master storyteller of the sea, from the time of nelson to the twentieth century, has been thrilling readers around the world for over 50 years. Sixteenyearold richard bolitho joins the british royal navy as a young midshipman. In this, the longawaited conclusion of alexander kent s midshipman trilogy, the new year of 1774 seems to offer richard bolitho and his friend martyn dancer t.
The series is often referred to simply as the bolitho novels, as the series also follows richards son adam. This is undoudtetly the worst of the bolitho series and does not deserve to be in the same company as the preceding novels. Richard bolitho is the central character in a series of historial naval adventure novels by british novelist alexander kent douglas reeman. Douglas reeman is a british author of historical naval fiction, both under his real name and as alexander kent. Richard bolitho midshipman download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl. This story is set in the winter of 1773, in and around the west country of england. Richard bolitho novels series in order alexander kent. It appears this final book of the trilogy was written well after the first two books and after the majority of the whole series. He writes the richard bolitho series as well as the blackwood family series aka royal marines. Order of richard bolitho books richard bolitho is the central character in a series of historial naval adventure novels by british novelist alexander kent douglas reeman. The first book, richard bolitho, midshipman, tells the story of bolitho, assigned to the 74 gun ship of the line, gorgon.
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. Richard bolitho ebooks collection richard bolitho fnac. The three midshipman bolitho novellas in one omnibus volume, from alexander kent, also known as douglas reeman. Sixteenyearold richard bolitho joins the british royal. As alexander kent, he writes about bolitho, and later bolitho s nephew adam, and their adventures at sea in the age of fighting sail. He has written over thirty novels under his own name and more than twenty bestselling historical novels featuring richard bolitho under the pseudonym alexander kent. After the war with france has ended in 1818, captain adam bolitho is given command of the newly commissioned frigate onward and sent to north africa on a diplomatic mission to accompany the french frigate nautilus in a show of solidarity. An excellent story as are all books written by alexander kent douglass reeman. He also has taught navigation to yachtsmen, and has served as a script adviser for television and films.
Bolitho series alexander kent 26 book lot set 126 paperback. Of all the books he has written over the years, douglas napoleonic naval stories about richard bolitho tend to enjoy the greatest popularity. Douglas reeman alexander kent did convoy duty in the atlantic, the arctic and the north sea. Two 2 douglas reeman hardbacks that are both 1st u.
Get the best deals on alexander kent hardcover books when you shop the largest online selection at. The gorgon is sent to the west this is a collection of the first two of alexander kent s richard bolitho series of novels about life in the british navy at the end of the 18th century and the beginning of the 19th. The adam bolitho book series by alexander kent includes books second to none, relentless pursuit richard bolitho novels alexander kent. Richard bolitho midshipman is the first book of alexander kents douglas reemans bolitho series.
I highly recommend his books to anyone interested in books written in the tradition of horatio hornblower c. Selected historical fiction published by mcbooks press by alexander. To date, there are over 34 million copies of reemans books in print. The complete midshipman bolitho ebook by alexander kent. See the complete adam bolitho series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. A disappointing 2 stars band of brothers is the final book in early trilogy of the richard bolitho series. Richard bolitho is an officer with the royal navy during the 18th and 19th centuries. Alexander kent seems to have lost the ability to write in the style of his previous books. Lee the complete midshipman bolitho por alexander kent disponible en rakuten kobo. I have all of the bolitho series and wish there were more. Alexander kent is the author of twentyeight acclaimed books featuring richard bolitho. Richard bolitho midshipman is the first book of alexander kent s douglas reemans bolitho series. Midshipman bolitho s ship, the gorgon, is laid up for refit, and he with some other young gentlemen is allowed home for christmas. We will preorder your items within 24 hours of when they become available.
The complete midshipman bolitho 2006, mcbooks press. Under his pen name, alexander kent, the former royal navy officer chronicled the adventures of richard and adam bolitho at sea during the age of fighting sail. Under the pseudonym alexander kent, reeman is the author of the bestselling 25volume richard bolitho novels. The year is 1777 when the revolution in america has erupted into a. September 1800 richard bolitho, a freshly appointed rearadmiral, assumes command of his own squadron but, as the cruel demands of war spread from europe to the baltic, he soon realises that his experience, gained in the line of battle, has illprepared him for the intricate manoeuvring of power politics. This image was used for the cover of alexander kents richard bolitho novel with. Douglas edward reeman 15 october 1924 23 january 2017, who also used the pseudonym alexander kent, was a british author who wrote many historical novels about the royal navy, mainly set during either world war ii or the napoleonic wars.
Published in 1975, it introduces the reader to 16 year old richard bolitho as he boards his second ship, the hms gorgon. The bolitho novels are a series of nautical war novels written by douglas reeman using the pseudonym alexander kent. Bolitho series alexander kent 26 book lot set 126 paperback british naval. Words product family save any ms word 2007 document to epub format 0419 top of page. 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. Midshipman bolitho and the avenger by kent, alexander. The richard bolitho novels continue serving up large portions of naval action and intrigue on the high seas. Books by alexander kent author of midshipman bolitho.
He writes both under his pseudonym as well as his own name. Success to the brave the bolitho novels vol 15 pdf free. I was a bit apprehensive about buying a used copy but have been delighted. It is probably the longest running series in the genre at the present time. The complete midshipman bolitho ebook por alexander kent. Reeman was born in thames ditton, surrey, son of charles percy and ada reeman. Heart of oak is boring and confusing, lacking the adventurism of previous novels. 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. The complete midshipman bolitho the bolitho novels series by alexander kent. English novelist douglas reeman, a master storyteller of the sea, from the time of nelson to the twentieth century, thrilled an international audience for nearly 60 years. Descargar epub pdf escrito por alexander kent,luis rocha, title. In addition, we get a dose of history, appealing locations, and colorful characters. Douglas reeman alexander kent book series in order.
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. 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. Three short stories by alexander kent, michael aye and alec merrill remain in and are reproduced by kind permission of the authors. Here, in this installment, richard bolitho must navigate the difficult area of a naval officers duty and the politics of the british foreign office. Sword of honour the bolitho novels pdf free download. The richard bolitho book series by alexander kent includes books richard bolitho midshipman, midshipman bolitho and the avenger, band of brothers, and several more. Midshipman bolitho and the avenger by kent, alexander ebook. Read heart of oak by alexander kent available from rakuten kobo.
When new books are released, well charge your default payment method for the lowest price available during the preorder period. The 26th, and final, bolitho novel in this phenomenally successful and wellloved series. Click download or read online button to get richard bolitho midshipman book now. Under his own name, douglas reeman, and in the course of a career.
Get the best deals on alexander kent books when you shop the largest online selection at. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. The new bolitho alexander kent hardcover w dj 1998 uk. The bolitho books now appear in many languages and in a variety of editions and wherever they are published alexander kent is acclaimed as a master storyteller. Under his pen name, alexander kent, the former royal navy officer chronicled the adventures of richard and adam bolitho at sea during the age of fighting. Read the complete midshipman bolitho by alexander kent available from rakuten kobo. The year is 1772, and richard bolitho is a sixteenyearold midshipman about to undergo a severe initiation into the game of seamanship. Buy complete midshipman bolitho the bolitho novels by kent, alexander from amazons fiction books store.
This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. The year is 1793, and england is once again at war. Under his own name, douglas reeman, and in the course of a career spanning. The tenth richard bolitho novel in alexander kent s spectacularly successful series deals with bolitho s life as a young lieutenant aboard the trojan, an eightygun ship of the line. This omnibus brings together for the first time in one volume, complete and unabridged, and with a special introduction by the author, three magnificent bolitho novels which cover. Browse ebooks from the the bolitho novels series to read online or download in epub or pdf format. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. After the war with france has ended in 1818, captain adam bolitho is given. 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 time is 1772 and england is at peace but that doesnt mean that the of. Alexander kent goes back to the start of the career of richard bolitho, and with his usual exciting, detailed style rushes you forward into the career of a british naval officer during the american revolution and the napolionic wars. The richard bolitho novels the bolitho novels book 4 ebook. He wrote a total of 68 novels, selling 34 million copies in twenty languages. Alexander kent a pen name of douglas reeman wrote this series about richard bolitho and his family.
Get the best deals on alexander kent books with dust jacket. The complete midshipman bolitho 1 by alexander kent 2006, paperback 5 out of 5 stars 3 total. Series of nautical fiction novels set during the late 18th century in the royal navy by douglas reeman writing under the pseudonym alexander kent. His books have been translated into nearly two dozen languages. Under his pen name, alexander kent, the former royal navy officer continues to chronicle the adventures under sail of richard and adam bolitho. As douglas reeman, he wrote about naval action during the twentieth century, with a primary focus on britains royal navy. Download one of our free kindle apps to start reading kindle books on all your devices. Richard bolitho is a fictional royal navy officer who is the main character. At present, more than 34 million copies of his books are in. 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. The central character is richard bolitho, and, later, his nephew, adam. The titles are listed below in historical chronological order.