Explore books by alexander kent with our selection at. Avaliable format in pdf, epub, mobi, kindle, ebook and audiobook. Form line of battle is one of the best of the first 9 in chronological order if not the best. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. 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. Richard bolitho novels series in order alexander kent. Alexander kent ebooks epub and pdf downloads ebookmall.
Alexander kent audiobooks download instantly today. 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. Alexander kent is the author of twentyeight acclaimed books featuring richard. Read or download form line of battle the richard bolitho novels the bolitho novels book 9 book by alexander kent. Form line of battle the richard bolitho novels the bolitho novels book 9 kindle edition by kent, alexander. Douglas reeman became a published author in 1958 with the standalone title a prayer for the ship. Richard bolitho midshipman is the first book of alexander kents douglas reemans bolitho series. The year is 1793, and england is once again at war. At present, more than 34 million copies of his books are in print. The gathering might of revolutionary france prepares to engulf europe in another bloody war.
Douglas reeman is a british author who has written many historical fiction books on the royal navy, many set during world war ii or during the napoleonic wars. Form line of battle richard bolitho, book 11 by alexander kent book cover, description, publication history. The story is short and there are many scenes of seafaring action which the author writes with aplomb. He served in the wars against france and the united states. Alexander kent ebooks epub and pdf format alexander kent ebooks. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. Book 11 by kent, alexander from amazons fiction books store. Complete order of douglas reeman alexander kent books in publication order and. Form line of battle the richard bolitho novels the bolitho novels book 9 by alexander kent. As douglas reeman, he writes about naval action during the twentieth century, with a primary focus on britains royal navy. Borrow sample click here to view ebook details for peter.
From the introduction section page 2this game contains a number of novel mechanisms designed to capture the flavor of naval conflict in the great age of sail. 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 primary author only author division. Later in the series the stories are about richards son, adam. Alexander kent always produces an engaging book which i find difficult to put down. 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. Form line of battle was the second bolitho novel published following to glory we steer. See all 14 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. My first exposure to an alexander kent book and it was a fairly enjoyable experience.
Form line of battle the richard bolitho novels the. Order of douglas reeman alexander kent books book series. He wrote a total of 68 novels, selling 34 million copies in twenty languages. 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. To date, there are over 34 million copies of reemans books in print. His majestys frigate, undine, sets sail for india and the seas beyond.
And at first, the book is lacking in the major flaw of the other books ive read in the series, which is the incessant and vocal idolization of the main character by. This book in the bolitho series has its advantages, especially in the beginning, with wellwritten battle series that dont stint on how random and gory circumstances could become. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. Later books in the series set after his death are based on his nephew adam bolitho. The complete midshipman bolitho ebook by alexander kent. Master and commander volume book 1 aubreymaturin novels. Book 11 richard bolitho 16 kindle edition by alexander kent author format. Alexander kent is currently considered a single author. Alexander kent is the author of twentyseven acclaimed books featuring richard bolitho. Reeman, born in 1924, joined the royal navy at the age of 16 and served during world war ii and the korean war. Despatched on a secret mission, the company of a 28gun frigate must face the hazards of conspiracy, treason, and piracy.
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. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read command a kings ship. The richard bolitho novels and millions of other books are available for instant access.
Find a library or download libby an app by overdrive. Form line of battle richard bolitho, book 11 by alexander kent. And recently appointed third lieutenant richard bolitho must learn to accept his new responsibilities as a kings officer. Alexander kent a pen name of douglas reeman wrote this series about richard bolitho and his family. Douglas reeman alexander kent book series in order. We watch as ships of war tear each other apart and villains are dispatched gruesomely. 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. Download and enjoy your favorite alexander kent audiobooks instantly today to your mobile phone, tablet, laptop or desktop at. They have some really good sales going on today like fire as she bears. As alexander kent, he writes about bolitho, and later bolithos nephew adam, and their adventures at sea in the age of fighting sail. Reeman, born in 1924, joined the royal navy at the age of 16. The time is 1772 and england is at peace but that doesnt mean that the of. Bolitho was born in 1756 in falmouth, cornwall, in great britain, the second son of a prestigious naval family. 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.
He later worked as a london detective and has served as a script advisor for television and film. The richard bolitho novels are an historical militarythemed action series set in late 18th century and early 19th century england during the georgian and regency periods. Three short stories by alexander kent, michael aye and alec merrill remain in and are reproduced by kind permission of the authors. 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. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. Form line of battle by alexander kent overdrive rakuten. Kent put 10 years between the 2 novels and then filled in the gaps over the next 2 decades with novels of varying quality. Below is a list of douglas reemans books in order of when they were first published as well as in chronological order when necessary. Alexander kent is the pseudonym of douglas reeman, a contemporary british writer. Another good read i look forward to the next in the series.
Alexander kent books list of books by author alexander kent. Publication date 19820901 topics historical general, fiction publisher jove. 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. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Alexander kent books military for sale in stock ebay. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading form line of battle the richard bolitho novels the bolitho novels book 9. The bolitho novels are a series of nautical war novels written by douglas reeman 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. Free ebooks are provided by other sites and they are purported to be out of in the host country. Reeman was born in thames ditton, surrey, son of charles percy and ada reeman.
For richard bolitho, the renewal of hostilities with france means a fresh command and the chance for action after months of inactivity. Richard bolitho audiobooks listen to the full series. About fine copy, previous owners bookplate on the front pastedown else fine in a near vg dj that is rubbed and frayed at the head of the spine and along the edges of the front panel. 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.
Author of to glory we steer, enemy in sight, form line of battle, passage to mutiny. The richard bolitho novels and millions of other books are available for instant. He has taught navigation to yachtsmen and has served as a script adviser for television and films. His knowledge of the sea and craft in the story line makes the book that much more interesting. As douglas reeman, he wrote about naval action during the twentieth century, with a primary focus on britains royal navy. See the complete richard bolitho series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. It is probably the longest running series in the genre at the present time. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. This panoramic novel sweeps you into a dramatic period of naval history, as britain fights the rising power of revolutionary. Form line of battle a naval entertainment a set of simple instructions for fleet engagements in the age of sail.
We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, out of print. The richard bolitho book series by alexander kent includes books richard bolitho midshipman, midshipman bolitho and the avenger, band of brothers, and several more. We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recyclable packaging with. Sixteenyearold richard bolitho joins the british royal navy as a young midshipman. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. The series is often referred to simply as the bolitho novels, as the series also follows richards son adam. This is the only official website designed for and maintained with the full cooperation of the authors wife and literary partner, kimberley reeman.
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