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 complete series list for richard bolitho novels alexander kent. 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. Reemans debut novel, a prayer for the ship was published in 1958. Douglas reeman is a british author of historical naval fiction, both under his real name and as alexander kent. 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 the author of twentyeight acclaimed books featuring richard bolitho. Alexander kent books list of books by author alexander kent. The complete midshipman bolitho by kent, alexander ebook. The richard bolitho book series by alexander kent includes books richard bolitho midshipman, midshipman bolitho and the avenger, band of brothers, and. This book introduced richard bolitho, who would be the hero throughout what would become a worldfamous fiction series.
To date, there are over 34 million copies of reemans books in print. 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. Bolitho series alexander kent 5 book lot set 15 paperback. Bolitho series book 2 alexander kent author 2010 band of brothers bolitho series book 3 alexander kent author 2009 stand into danger. Make offer alexander kent bolitho series lot of 5 british naval warfare novels putnam the bolitho novels.
Alexander kent first editions douglas reemans official. 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. Chronologically the third novel in the bolitho series. It is probably the longest running series in the genre at the present time. Douglas reeman alexander kent book series in order. Alexander kent a pen name of douglas reeman wrote this series about richard bolitho and. Inscribed and dated 12680 by alexander kent on the title page. My one criticism is that you get a chronology at the beginning of each book so i already know roughly how the series ends even though i am only part way through. The bolitho novels are a series of nautical war novels written by douglas reeman using the pseudonym alexander kent. See the complete richard bolitho series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. The complete midshipman bolitho the bolitho novels series by alexander kent. Britain and france wrangle over the return of colonial possessions won and lost during their long, bloody war and in the little 64gun achates, viceadmiral richard bolitho sails for america and the caribbean. See all books authored by alexander kent, including sloop of war the bolitho novels, and with all despatch richard. Richard bolitho midshipman is the first book of alexander kents douglas reemans bolitho series.
The time is 1772 and england is at peace but that doesnt mean that the of. The complete midshipman bolitho the bolitho novels book 1. Make offer bolitho series alexander kent 5 book lot set 15 paperback. The richard bolitho book series by alexander kent includes books richard bolitho midshipman, midshipman bolitho and the avenger, band of brothers, and several more. Follow his adventures as he undergoes a severe initiation into the dangerous world of the great sailing warships.
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. The richard and adam bolitho novels by alexander kent are published by arrow books in the united kingdom and by mcbooks press in the united states and are available online and in fine bookshops. Midshipman bolitho the bolitho novels volume 1 by alexander kent april 1, 1998. Alexander kents richard bolitho books in order fantastic fiction. 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. The series is often referred to simply as the bolitho novels, as the series also follows richards son adam. Of all the books he has written over the years, douglas napoleonic naval stories about richard bolitho tend to enjoy the greatest popularity. As the french enter the american war of independence, young richard bolitho is given command of the fast, wellarmed sloop sparrow.
Spring 1802, and the peace treaty of amiens, signed only a few weeks earlier, is already showing signs of collapse. Richard bolitho novels series in order alexander kent. Kent has a way with words that make you feel like you are there among the action and soon love or hate some characters. Britain and france wrangle over the return of colonial possessions won and lost during their long, bloody war and in the little 64gun achates, viceadmiral richard bolitho sails. 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. In sequence the events take place immediately before those covered by sloop of war, hailed by the evening standard as both truly stirring stuff and. Bolitho was born in 1756 in falmouth, cornwall, in great britain, the second son of a prestigious naval family.
He has a chance to prove his ability, but danger threatens as real and deadly as the enemy itself. His two famous characters can be found in 28 novels, and there are 35 other reeman novels that document the fictional lives of other heroes. The titles are listed below in historical chronological order. The tenth richard bolitho novel in alexander kents spectacularly successful series deals with bolithos life as a young lieutenant aboard the trojan, an eightygun ship of the line. Richard bolitho is the central character in a series of historial naval adventure novels by british novelist alexander kent douglas reeman. Later in the series the stories are about richards son, adam. Personally i think alexander kent knocks spots off obrien. See all books authored by alexander kent, including sloop of war the bolitho novels, and with all despatch richard bolitho novels alexander kent no 8, and more on. The publisher has supplied this book in encrypted form, which means that you need to install free software in order to unlock and read it. The third, band of brothers, offers richard bolitho and his friend martyn dancer the culmination.
Alexander kent is all one needs to know a true writer of the sea and adventure. Alexander kent a pseudonym used by douglas reeman english novelist douglas reeman, a master storyteller of the sea, from the time of nelson to the twentieth century, has been thrilling readers around the world for over 50 years. Three short stories by alexander kent, michael aye and alec merrill remain in and are reproduced by kind permission of the authors. In this, the longawaited conclusion of alexander kents midshipman trilogy, the new year of 1774 seems to offer richard bolitho and his friend martyn dancer t. 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. If you love british history and the high seas, with battles set during the american revolution through the napoleonic era, consider the bolitho novels. The year is 1777 when the revolution in america has erupted into a fullscale war. I can only say that if you are history buff or a sailor at heart or in fact the books by alexander kent are well worth the money. Alexander kent paperback books for sale in stock ebay. On the plus side it is easy to keep track of where you are in this outstanding series. The 26th, and final, bolitho novel in this phenomenally successful and wellloved series. He wrote a total of 68 novels, selling 34 million copies in twenty languages. Great savings free delivery collection on many items.
In this, the longawaited conclusion of alexander kents midshipman trilogy, the new year of 1774 seems to offer richard bolitho and his friend martyn dancer the culmination of a dream. Later books in the series set after his death are based. The tenth richard bolitho novel in alexander kent s spectacularly successful series deals with bolithos life as a young lieutenant aboard the trojan, an eightygun ship of the line. Sixteenyearold richard bolitho joins the british royal navy as a young midshipman. Buy alexander kent books and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Richard bolitho novels series in order alexander kent fictiondb.
Richard bolitho audiobooks listen to the full series. Buy alexander kent books and gifts, all with free worldwide delivery. As alexander kent, he writes about bolitho, and later bolithos nephew adam, and their adventures at sea in the age of fighting sail. English novelist douglas reeman, a master storyteller of the sea, from the time of nelson to the twentieth century, thrilled an international audience for nearly 60 years. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. 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. He has taught navigation to yachtsmen and has served as a script adviser for television and films. Alexander kent a pen name of douglas reeman wrote this series about richard bolitho and his family. His books have been translated into nearly two dozen. The bolitho novels book series 29 books from book 1. Author alexander kents complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases, covers, descriptions and availability. His pseudonym alexander kent was the name of a friend and naval officer who died during the second world war. Richard bolitho is an officer with the royal navy during the 18th and 19th centuries.
Sloop of war, to glory we steer, command a kings ship 1st ed thus hardcover by alexander kent 11 sep 1978 4. He writes the richard bolitho series as well as the blackwood family series aka royal marines. 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. Author alexander kent is the pen name for douglas reeman. The central character is richard bolitho, and, later, his nephew, adam. Richard bolitho series by alexander kent goodreads. Later books in the series set after his death are based on his nephew adam bolitho. I feel like i just watched a movie rather than read a book.