[The Flag Captain] [By: Kent, Alexander] [July, 2006]

A naval thriller in which Flag Captain Richard Bolitho, returning home after eighteen months' continuous service, finds himself at the centre of the Great Mutiny of 1797. From the author of MIDSHIPMAN BOLITHO and CROSS OF ST GEORGE.

The Flag Captain

Literature & Fiction

Alexander, Kent

Genre Fiction

Hutchinson

Success to the Brave: AND Cross of St. George

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The sea war is still in the balance; Bolitho must risk everything with his new crew. The Mediterranean, 1793: Despite Britain's successes, the outcome of the sea war is still in the balance. As soon as his ship's refit is completed, Captain Richard Bolitho is ordered to join the blockade off the French coast. Hyperion's new crew is still little better than a rabble. But if he is to be victorious, Bolitho must test them prematurely — and risk a court-martial if he fails. From the Paperback edition.

Enemy in Sight

The Anchor Press

Flag Captain

Arrow Books

"One of our foremost writers of naval fiction" Sunday Times  Commodore Bolitho leads his squadron to battle against the French fleet. As master of France, Napoleon now turns towards the East - and the vast wealth of India.  But first he must secure the eastern Mediterranean and Egypt. Richard Bolitho has been made the Commodore of a newly formed squadron, in a British fleet stretched to the limit, facing one of the toughest commissions of his career: to ascertain the fighting strength of the French - then seek, find and bring them to battle!

Signal Close Action

BERKLEY

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Passage to Mutiny

Arrow

In another thrilling Richard Bolitho adventure, the navy prepares for action at sea against a growing fleet of American and French privateers, as the American Revolution rages on the mainland.

In Gallant Company

Inshore Squadron

Arrow Books, Ltd.

This story is set in the winter of 1773, in and around the West Country of England. Midshipman Bolitho's ship, the Gorgon, is laid up for refit, and he with some other 'young gentlemen' is allowed home for Christmas. Bolitho, now seventeen, returns to his family in Falmouth, taking with him his best friend and fellow midshipman, Martyn Dancer. Bolitho soon discovers that all is not well in Cornwall. There are rumours of an increase in smuggling, even witchcraft, and when a murdered man is found near the Bolitho house, ugly rumour becomes reality. Wrecking, the most savage of all crimes, is a further cause for alarm. Only a small and agile man-of-war can be of use against such restless enemies. To Falmouth comes one such vessel, the Avenger, and thoughts of a carefree leave are quickly forgotten by Richard Bolitho, especially when he learns the name of the Avenger's commander. Alexander Kent's second novel to cover Richard Bolitho's early career follows the events described in Richard Bolitho - Midshipman, which was so warmly received by readers, young and old, of the Bolitho series.

Midshipman Bolitho and the Avenger

Stand into danger

A historical sea novel in which Richard Bolitho, newly appointed Third Lieutenant on the 28-gun frigate Destiny, learns to accept his new responsibilities as a King's officer as the company face the hazards of conspiracy, treason and piracy whilst on a secret mission.  From the author of ENEMY IN SIGHT.

Stand into Danger

British & Irish

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