The kent books chronicle the career of cornish naval officer richard bolitho, encompassing service stretching from the american revolution to the final days of the napoleonic wars. Free ebooks are provided by other sites and they are purported to be out of in the host country. Later books in the series set after his death are based. Sixteenyearold richard bolitho waits to join the gorgon, ordered to sail to the west coast of africa and to destroy those who challenge the kings navy. 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. Alexander kent a pen name of douglas reeman wrote this series about richard bolitho and his family. To date, there are over 34 million copies of reemans books in print.
The first two books, richard bolitho midshipman and bolitho and the avenger were subsequently published under one title. 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. His books have been translated into nearly two dozen. Critics of his first two books dubbed kent a worthy successor to c. The richard bolitho book series by alexander kent includes books richard bolitho midshipman, midshipman bolitho and the avenger, band of brothers, and several more.
To order any of these books please use your mouse button to click on the check box next to each book title. Of all the books he has written over the years, douglas napoleonic naval stories about richard bolitho tend to enjoy the greatest popularity. Author alexander kents complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases, covers, descriptions and availability. Alexander kent books list of books by author alexander kent. This hardly seems fair for kents writing is fresh, singular, and worthy of judgement solely on its own high merit philadelphia bulletin the sea story is one of the most enduring and enjoyable staples in popular literature. See all books authored by alexander kent, including sloop of war the bolitho novels, and with all despatch richard. It is probably the longest running series in the genre at the present time. Download and enjoy your favorite alexander kent audiobooks instantly today to your mobile phone, tablet, laptop or desktop at.
Discover book depositorys huge selection of alexander kent books online. At present, he has more than 34 million copies of his books in print. The bolitho novels are a series of nautical war novels written by douglas reeman they focus on the military careers of. Publication date 19820901 topics historical general, fiction publisher jove collection. Although it was not the fourth written by alexander kent, it is fourth based on the internal chronology.
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And sixteenyearold shelve richard bolitho midshipman. 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. As douglas reeman, he wrote about naval action during the twentieth century, with a primary focus on britains royal navy. 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. 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 all books authored by alexander kent, including sloop of war the bolitho novels, and with all despatch richard bolitho novelsalexander kent no 8, and more on. Then tap the order button below and that will start the secure server shopping box system. As alexander kent, he writes about bolitho, and later bolithos nephew adam, and their adventures at sea in the age of fighting sail. Richard bolitho is a fictional royal navy officer who is the main character in a series of novels written by douglas reeman using the pseudonym alexander kent. The flag captain volume 0 the bolitho novels 0 by alexander kent and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
The richard bolitho novels 27 volumes by alexander kent. Douglas reeman alexander kent book series in order. He served in the wars against france and the united states. At present, more than 34 million copies of his books are in. Douglas reeman became a published author in 1958 with the standalone title a prayer for the ship. Get the best deals on books in english alexander kent when you shop the largest online selection at. 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. Explore books by alexander kent with our selection at. Bolitho was born in 1756 in falmouth, cornwall, in great britain, the second son of a prestigious naval family. He has taught navigation to yachtsmen and has served as a script adviser for television and films. Three short stories by alexander kent, michael aye and alec merrill remain in and are reproduced by kind permission of the authors. See all books authored by alexander kent, including sloop of war the bolitho novels, and with all despatch richard bolitho novels alexander kent no 8, and more on. Books in stock by alexander kent arranged alphabetically by title.
Alexander kent ebooks epub and pdf downloads ebookmall. Richard bolitho midshipman october 1772, portsmouth. Under his pen name, alexander kent, the former royal navy officer continues to chronicle the adventures under sail of richard and adam bolitho. Alexander kent is currently considered a single author. Buy alexander kent books and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay.
The richard bolitho series midshipman bolitho, stand in danger, in gallant company, sloop of war, to glory we steer, command a kings. Sort title title genre genre date oldest date newest in the kings name. See the complete richard bolitho series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. The tenth richard bolitho novel in alexander kents spectacularly successful series deals with bolithos life as a young lieutenant aboard the trojan, an eightygun ship of the line. The central character is richard bolitho, and, later, his nephew, adam. Filled with highseas intrigue and sharp tensions, this nautical novel takes an intense voyage into the heart of napoleonicera africa. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Later books in the series set after his death are based on his nephew adam bolitho. Richard bolitho is the main character of a series of novels written by douglas reeman, focused around the military career of this particular individual in the. Alexander kent first editions douglas reemans official. The richard bolitho novels 27 volumes by alexander kent book condition.
Series of nautical fiction novels set during the late 18th century in the royal navy by douglas reeman writing under the pseudonym alexander kent. As douglas reeman, he writes about naval action during the twentieth century, with a primary focus on britains royal navy. Alexander kent audiobooks download instantly today. In sequence the events take place immediately before those covered by sloop of war, hailed by the evening standard as both truly stirring stuff and. Alexander kents richard bolitho books in order fantastic fiction. Below is a list of douglas reemans books in order of when they were first published as well as in chronological order when necessary. The complete series list for richard bolitho novels alexander kent.
The series is often referred to simply as the bolitho novels, as the series also follows richards son adam. 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 alexander kent is the pen name of british author douglas reeman. Order in the next 10 hours 52 minutes and get it by friday, february 21. Alexander kent primary author only author division. Richard bolitho series by alexander kent goodreads.
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