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Later books in the series set after his death are based on his nephew Adam Bolitho.

Richard Bolitho Series. 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 central character is Richard Bolitho, and, later, his nephew, Adam. In Chronological Order. Book 1.

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The titles are listed below in historical chronological order. Richard Bolitho is a newly appointed third lieutenant joining the gun frigate Destiny at Plymouth. It is a far step from midshipman's berth to wardroom — and at a time when most of the fleet is laid up Bolitho is considered fortunate. Despatched on a secret mission far south to Rio and then to the Caribbean, Destiny and her company face the hazards of conspiracy, treason and piracy — and, as the little ship sails on, Bolitho has to learn amid broadside battles at sea and the clash of swords in hand-to-hand actions, how to accept his new responsibilities as a King's officer. The revolution in America has erupted into a full-scale war. Richard Bolitho is a young lieutenant aboard Trojan , an eighty-gun ship of the line. The navy's main task is to prevent military supplies from reaching Washington's armies and to destroy the fast-growing fleet of French and American privateers. At a time of shortages and sudden death even a lieutenant can find himself faced with major tasks and decisions. As the Trojan goes about her affairs the threat to Bolitho and his companions makes itself felt from New York to the Caribbean. Spring The year marks a complete transformation for Richard Bolitho and his future in the Royal Navy. It is the year that the American War of Independence changes to an all-out struggle against British rule — and the year when he takes command of Sparrow , a fast, well-armed sloop of war.

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He wrote a total of 68 novels, selling 34 million copies in twenty languages. In Reeman was appointed Midshipman , at the age of His initial service was in destroyers on convoy duty in the North Atlantic. During this time his ship was sunk and Reeman was injured by exploding depth charges. Later he transferred to Motor Torpedo Boats and was present subsequently at D-Day in a landing craft.

He was only 16 years old at the time, but managed to enlist and start out as a midshipman on destroyers, a fete that was not to be scoffed at. Eventually he would transfer to work on motor torpedo boats, and was mentioned in two dispatches. His service took him to the Atlantic and Mediterranean campaigns, as well as the North Sea and Arctic campaigns. Eventually, he rose to the rank of Lieutenant. He worked in many marine trades, including selling marine engines and even delivering new yachts to customers. Then, the Korean War broke out, and Reeman went back to active duty. Then, in , he put his creative talents to great use, and began writing. Reeman is a master storyteller of sea stories, and tells stories of life on the sea from the Nelson era into the 20th century. He writes both under his pseudonym as well as his own name.

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From the master storyteller of the sea, an enthralling and action filled omnibus. Richard Bolitho MidshipmanOctober , Portsmouth. For Bolitho, and for many of the crew, it is a severe and testing initiation into the game of seamanship. Midshipman Bolitho and the AvengerDecember , Falmouth. The young Bolitho looks forward to a family Christmas in Cornwall while the Gorgon is refitted.

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Shelve For My Country's Freedom. This story is set in the winter of , in and ar… More. Deutsche Biographie Trove 2. Shelve Passage to Mutiny. Midshipman Bolitho and the 'Avenger'. With All Despatch by Alexander Kent. Shelve Band of Brothers. Band of Brothers by Alexander Kent. Soon after taking part in the dramatic capture of … More. Second to None by Alexander Kent. George by Alexander Kent. Stand into Danger by Alexander Kent.

Richard Bolitho Series.

Command a King's Ship by Alexander Kent. Signal-Close Action! He used the pseudonym Alexander Kent the real name of a friend and naval officer who died during the Second World War for his Bolitho novels and his real name for his other novels and non-fiction. Shelve Enemy in Sight. In , Richard Bolitho is a newly appointed Thir… More. US Edition. Alexander Kent. Shelve Success to the Brave. February As American privateers pick off Bri… More. After the war with France has ended in , Capta… More. The Daily Telegraph. Filled with high-seas intrigue and sharp tensions,… More. Shelve Sword of Honour.