The bolitho novels are a series of nautical war novels written by douglas reeman they focus. Anna lee huber is a supremely talented author, and these books are complex, impeccably plotted, and clearly wellresearched. In 1774, richard bolitho is a newly appointed third lieutenant, joining the 28gun frigate destiny. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Publication date 19820901 topics historical general, fiction publisher jove. Stand into danger richard bolitho, book 4 by alexander kent book cover, description, publication history. The richard bolitho book series by alexander kent includes books richard bolitho midshipman, midshipman bolitho and the avenger, band of brothers, and several more. This disambiguation page lists articles about people with the same name.
Douglas reeman became a published author in 1958 with the standalone title a prayer for the ship. 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. I buy my books by auther alexander kent, the bolitho series about the life of one man in the royal navy in the 17oos it is a great way of making sure you get the whole series so you dont miss a thing, i order mine at 3or 4 at a time. 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. 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. A prizefighter whom bolitho recruits when he loses a fight. His majestys frigate, undine, sets sail for india and the seas beyond. Richard bolitho novels series in order alexander kent. Childrens childrens 0 18 months 18 months 3 years 3 5 years 5 7 years 7 9 years 9 12 years view all childrens. Dispatched on a secret mission, destiny and her company face the hazards of conspiracy, treason, and piracy.
As douglas reeman, he wrote about naval action during the twentieth century, with a primary focus on britains royal navy. Kbc is a leading schools and library supplier in the uk and europe. As alexander kent, he writes about bolitho, and later bolithos nephew adam, and their adventures at sea in the age of fighting sail. The three midshipman bolitho novellas in one omnibus volume, from alexander kent, also known as douglas reeman. Stand into danger by alexander kent and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Stand into danger mp3 cd audiobook, mp3 audio, unabridged by alexander kent author. Under his pen name, alexander kent, the former royal navy officer continues to chronicle the adventures under sail of richard and adam bolitho. Frost at christmas rnib supporting blind and partially. Author of with all dispatch, band of brothers, for my countrys freedom, beyond the reef, sword of honour, the darkening sea, honour this day, form line of battle. Alexander kent books list of books by author alexander kent. He wrote a total of 68 novels, selling 34 million copies in twenty languages. Europe may be at peace but in colonial waters the promises of statesmen count for little and the bloody struggle for supremacy still goes on. The complete series list for richard bolitho novels alexander kent.
Buy a cheap copy of stand into danger the bolitho novels book by alexander kent. Alexander kent stand into danger audio book mp 3 cd 9 hours. The frigate is dispatched on a secret mission far south to rio. The book follows young bolithos 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. Lisa see has drawn on her chineseamerican heritage to pen bestselling novels such as shanghai girls, peony in love, and snow flower and the secret fan. 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. Buy stand into danger by alexander kent from waterstones today. Buy alexander kent mp3 cd audio books and get the best deals. Stand into danger alexander kent due to publisher restrictions the library cannot purchase additional copies of this title, and we apologize if there is a long waiting list. Stand into danger the bolitho novels book by alexander kent. He served in the wars against france and the united states. An independent global publisher of business books and content with over 1,000 titles in. Stand into danger richard bolitho, book 4 by alexander kent. It is amidst the broadside battles and clashes of swords that bolitho learns to accept his new responsibilities as a kings officer.
Download and enjoy your favorite alexander kent audiobooks instantly today to your mobile phone, tablet, laptop or desktop at. Bolitho was born in 1756 in falmouth, cornwall, in great britain, the second son of a prestigious naval family. Reeman was born in thames ditton, surrey, son of charles percy and ada reeman. The series is often referred to simply as the bolitho novels, as the series also follows richards son adam. In addition to creating the wonderful characters, she brings the culture and the landscape into full view, and there is a strong sense of place. As douglas reeman, he writes about naval action during the twentieth century, with a primary focus on britains royal navy. For businessexclusive pricing, quantity discounts and downloadable vat. Plot summary richard once again finds himself aboard a new and much larger ship, destiny.
At present, more than 34 million copies of his books are in print. He has taught navigation to yachtsmen and has served as a script adviser for television and films. 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. Kent state university air traffic control organization. This story is set in the winter of 1773, in and around the west country of england. I buy my books by auther alexander kent, the bolitho series about the life of one man in the royal navy in the 17oos it is a great way of making sure you get the whole series so you dont miss a thing, i order mine at 3or 4 at a time because they are great value for money and are post free and i usualy get them the day after ordering and they. Alexander kent search for free ebooks free books online. 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 year is 1774 and bolitho, now a newly appointed third lieutenant, joins the destiny at plymouth. In 1980, this book was published as the th of what are now 30 and counting books in the. His books have been translated into nearly two dozen. The frigate is dispatched on a secret mission far south to rio and then the caribbean where they face the hazards of conspiracy.
Alexander kent a pen name of douglas reeman wrote this series about richard bolitho and. In 1774, richard bolitho is a newly appointed third lieutenant, j. The company has a 5,000 sq ft servicing, warehouse and despatch centre near sevenoaks, kent. Stand into danger by alexander kent overdrive rakuten. Douglas reeman alexander kent book series in order. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. Theres also a list of freely available ebook services at the bottom of the page.
See other items more the first volume of the rousing richard bolitho more. Stand into danger is the fourth book is the series about richard bolitho, a young officer in the royal navy. People respecting identity diversity and education at kent. Harrigans phone, the life of chuck, rat, and the title story if it bleedseach pulling you into intriguing and frightening places. See is also the author of the acclaimed memoir on gold mountain, which traces 100 years of her familys history. Alexander kent ebooks epub and pdf format alexander kent ebooks. See the complete richard bolitho series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. 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. The richard bolitho novels and millions of other books are available for. Audiobooks alexander kent alexander kent audio books. The year is 1772, and richard bolitho is a sixteenyearold midshipman about to undergo a severe initiation into the game of seamanship. A historical sea novel in which richard bolitho, newly appointed third lieutenant on the 28gun frigate destiny stand into danger. 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.
Although it was not the fourth written by alexander kent, it is fourth based on the internal chronology. At present, he has more than 34 million copies of his books in print. 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. Originally a screenwriter, sue grafton launched herself to. This is the only official website designed for and maintained with the full cooperation of the authors wife and literary partner, kimberley reeman. Alexander kent ebooks epub and pdf downloads ebookmall. 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. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Kent book company is a well established for over 50 years educational media supplier servicing schools and libraries.
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