At any second they might panic and rush to the boats. He shouted, “Mr Britton! If we abandon you must stay near to the jolly-boat. Once away from the reef we can make sail and work clear. ... R. 152 BEYOND THE EEF.
Admiral Sir Richard Bolitho is assigned to Malta, and, unsure if "this appointment [is] a compliment or a malicious ploy to keep Bolitho from the woman he loves and the freedom he craves," he follows his orders.
Another gripping maritime adventure from multi-million copy seller Alexander Kent, furthering the adventures of much loved Richard Bolitho.
For the rest of the day the ship's company went about the work of putting Trojan to rights as best they could. ... A jury-mast was hoisted to replace the topgallant, and as the seamen bustled far above the deck the cordage dangled down ...
In the days immediately following Waterloo, the British fleet confronts a new threat: Algerian pirates preying on hapless merchant ships.
All mates together. Who would have thought it could ever happen to him? His head lolled and his pipe fell across the rum bottle and broke in pieces. His skull grated against the rough wall and he struggled up into a sitting position ...
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March 1814.
Sir Richard Bolitho returns from a wearing campaign in North American waters to take up a command in Malta.
As the French enter the American War of Independence young Richard Bolitho is given command of the fast, well-armed sloop Sparrow. He has a chance to prove his ability but danger threatens as real and deadly as the enemy itself.
It was the year in which the American War of Independence changed to an all-out struggle for freedom from British rule - and the year when Bolitho took command of the Sparrow, a small, fast and well-armed sloop of war.
In March 1808 war is spreading through Europe as Napoleon holds Portugal and threatens his old ally, Spain. Vice Admiral Bolitho is ordered once more to the Cape of Good Hope, to establish a permanent naval force there.
The year is 1793, and England is once again at war. For Richard Bolitho, the renewal of hostilities with France means a fresh command and the chance for action after months of inactivity.
He continued, “Do you know of any reason why the captain came so far to the south?” Pareja pouted. “There was some talk. But in the haste of departure I did not take so much notice. My wife needed to leave Spain. Since the alliance with ...
It had been sad to part with Firefly, but she had bustled on to deliver more despatches to admirals and captains who were eagerly awaiting the latest news of the French. Amongst Firefly's mountain of despatches there would doubtless be ...
Aboard the Hyperion, Richard Bolitho sets sail with an untrained crew for blockade duty off France.
Enemy in Sight
Fans of Patrick O'Brian and C. S. Forester will love this engrossing and enthralling naval adventure from multi-million copy seller Alexander Kent.
... aloft to the dizzy yards. As he studied his orders and information he was conscious of their slow progress, sometimes only six knots, often less. He became very aware that it would take just as long to return to his patrol area if the ...
As the American Revolution rages on the mainland, the British Navy prepares for action at sea.