Stand into danger richard bolitho, book 4 by alexander kent book cover, description, publication history. 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. Alexander kent primary author only author division. Author of to glory we steer, enemy in sight, form line of battle, passage to mutiny, inshore squadron, command a kings ship, in gallant company, stand into danger alexander kent open library donate.
Isbn 9780099253808 9780099253808 softcover, london. 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. The complete series list for richard bolitho novels alexander kent. Stand into danger by alexander kent overdrive rakuten. He meets the man, stockdale, who will become his first coxswain. Richard bolitho midshipman october 1772, portsmouth. 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. Stand into danger is the fourth book is the series about richard bolitho, a young officer in the royal navy. Stand into danger 1981 by alexander kent 0099253801 for. Some small indentations to rear board, tiny stain to lower page edges, a very good copy in a nearly fine dust jacket with several small scratch marks to rear panel. The third, band of brothers, offers richard bolitho and his friend martyn dancer.
Stand into danger mass market paperback may 5, 1955 by alexander kent author. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. Alexander kent this author has, in this book, set the scene for an exciting series of yarns which promise to match those of julian stockwins kydd series. The richard bolitho novels 27 volumes by alexander kent. Order of douglas reeman alexander kent books douglas reeman is a british author of historical naval fiction, both under his real name and as alexander kent. The central character is richard bolitho, and, later, his nephew, adam. This story is set in the winter of 1773, in and around the west country of england. Chronologically the third novel in the bolitho series.
One day in the life of ivan denisovich aleksandr solzhenitsyn. Reeman, douglas, writing as alexander kent stand into danger. Published in 1977, 1975, and 1980, respectively, these are the first three installations in kent s ongoing series of the adventures of protagonist richard bolitho. Alexander kent, pen name of douglas edward reeman, joined the british navy at 16, serving on destroyers and small craft. He served in the wars against france and the united states. A typical ak bolitho book, but not his best, stand into danger and not quite up to his usual standard. Alexander kent, pen name of douglas edward reeman, joined the british navy at 16, serving on destroyers and small craft during world war ii, and eventually rising to the rank of lieutenant. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Buy a cheap copy of stand into danger the bolitho novels book by alexander kent. It is probably the longest running series in the genre at the present time. Audio books alexander kent for sale shop with afterpay. Richard bolitho is a newly appointed third lieutenant joining the 28gun frigate destiny at plymouth. Richard bolitho novels series in order alexander kent. A richard bolitho sea adventure novel with the royal navy in 1774.
Stand into danger by alexander kent, 9780935526424, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Stand into danger by kent, alexander a copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. Stand into danger douglas reeman, alexander kent first. Audio books alexander kent for sale shop with afterpay ebay. Jan 01, 2018 author of to glory we steer, enemy in sight, form line of battle, passage to mutiny, inshore squadron, command a kings ship, in gallant company, stand into danger alexander kent open library donate.
Stand into danger hardcover january 1, 1955 by alexander kent author. Douglas reeman became a published author in 1958 with the standalone title a prayer for the ship. 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. Alexander kent is currently considered a single author. Stand into danger the bolitho novels book by alexander kent. Douglas reeman alexander kent book series in order. See all books authored by alexander kent, including with all despatch richard bolitho. Bolitho was born in 1756 in falmouth, cornwall, in great britain, the second son of a prestigious naval family. Alexander kent 8 cassette audio book stand into danger read by michael jayston. This is book two of the series and can be read as a standalone novel, though you will enjoy it more if you read the other book first. Alexander kent a pen name of douglas reeman wrote this series about richard bolitho and his family. 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. Listen to the complete richard bolitho book series. Free delivery and returns on ebay plus items for plus members.
Because of the pretty superfluous feminine involvement which appeared, was developed nicely, and then ak must have realised that it was going nowhere, so he terminated it. Dispatched on a secret mission, destiny and her company face the hazards of conspiracy, treason, and piracy. A historical sea novel in which richard bolitho, newly appointed third lieutenant on the 28gun frigate destiny. In 1774, richard bolitho is a newly appointed third lieutenant, joining the 28gun frigate destiny. Richard bolitho audiobooks listen to the full series. Below is a list of douglas reemans books in order of when they were first published as well as in chronological order when necessary. 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. It is amidst the broadside battles and clashes of swords that bolitho learns to accept his. Of all the books he has written over the years, douglas napoleonic naval stories about richard bolitho tend to. Stand into danger richard bolitho, book 4 by alexander kent. Promoted lieutenant richard joins the frigate destiny. Stand into danger 1981 by alexander kent 0099253801 for sale. The series is often referred to simply as the bolitho novels, as the series also follows richards son adam. Vol 2 bolitho novels paperback paperback april 1, 1998 by alexander kent author visit amazons alexander kent page.
If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Later books in the series set after his death are based on his nephew adam bolitho. Alexander kent in 1774, richard bolitho is a newly appointed third lieutenant, joining the 28gun frigate destiny. Alexander kent novels douglas reemans official website. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting, but may contain a neat previous owner name. The bolitho novels are a series of nautical war novels written by douglas reeman using the pseudonym alexander kent.
The year is 1774 and bolitho, now a newly appointed third lieutenant, joins the destiny at plymouth. Order of douglas reeman alexander kent books book series. Not only was a prayer for the ship published in 1958, under the pseudonym alex kent, a friend and officer who perished in the war it was just the start of what would be an amazing literary career. Buy stand into danger by alexander kent from waterstones today. The frigate is dispatched on a secret mission far south to rio and then the caribbean where they face the hazards of conspiracy. Although it was not the fourth written by alexander kent, it is fourth based on the internal chronology.
Richard bolitho is now a newly appointed third lieutenant joining the 28gun frigate destiny. 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. Reeman is a master storyteller of sea stories, and tells stories of life on the sea from the nelson era into the 20th century. Series of nautical fiction novels set during the late 18th century in the royal navy by douglas reeman writing under the pseudonym alexander kent. The three midshipman bolitho novellas in one omnibus volume, from alexander kent, also known as douglas reeman. It is amidst the broadside battles and clash of swords that bolitho learns to accept his new. He wrote a total of 68 novels, selling 34 million copies in twenty languages. 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. And sixteenyearold this story is set in the winter of 1773, in and.
Stand into danger king county library system overdrive. Click to read more about stand into danger by alexander kent. I hope to find all 29 books in the series on amazon or ebay, but ill probaby end up getting them one at a time. Book recommendations for people who like how it ends by dan collins. The richard bolitho was written under the pseudonym alexander kent. Plot summary richard once again finds himself aboard a new and much larger ship, destiny. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Stand into danger by kent, alexander and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Alexander kent the story of richard bolitho a third lieutenant joining the 28gun frigate destiny at plymouth in the year 1774.
The richard bolitho novels the bolitho novels book 9 alexander kent. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. Buy a cheap copy of in gallant company richard bolitho. Alexander kent books list of books by author alexander kent. It is a far step from midshipmans berth to wardroom and bolitho must come to understand that his loyalty is to his captain, his ship and his britannic majesty. Alexander kent is the author of twentyseven acclaimed books featuring richard bolitho.
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