Sword of honour by alexander kent paperback, 1999 for. Praise there are lots of elements that make this novel an extraordinary read. Sword of honour the bolitho novels book 23 kindle edition by alexander kent. 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. Richard bolitho midshipman is the first book of alexander kents douglas reemans bolitho series. 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 28 acclaimed books featuring richard bolitho. War with the united states has not yet ended, but news of napoleons defeat and abdication has stunned a navy and a nation bled by years of european conflict. Alexander kent a pen name of douglas reeman wrote this series about richard bolitho and. 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. Sword of honour by alexander kent paperback, 2007 for. This acclaimed book by alexander kent is available at in several formats for your ereader.
Alexander kent author alexander kent is the author of twentyseven acclaimed books featuring richard bolitho. My first exposure to an alexander kent book and it was a fairly enjoyable experience. War with the united states has not yet ended, but news of napoleons. Since then i have read both series a number of times, with the exception of the last twelve books in the bolitho series, which i am reading for the.
In the cold waters of nova scotia, he fights fruitless skirmishes with men of the frontier, all the while longing for peace. Our cheap used books come with free delivery in the uk. As englands long war with napoleon reaches its end. Alexander kent, pen name of douglas edward reeman, joined the british navy at 16, serving on destroyers and small craft. Admiral sir richard bolitho returns to england from several months patrolling. Sword of honor seamlessly blends meticulous research, mesmerizing action sequences, and a driving narrative to bring this extraordinary figure to life. Book 25 by kent, alexander from amazons fiction books store. Sword of honour february 18 as american privateers pick off british and canadian ships in the wake of the war of 1812, admiral sir richard bolitho returns to halifax to defend crown property. As alexander kent, he writes about bolitho, and later bolithos nephew adam, and their adventures at sea in the age of fighting sail. Book 25 by alexander kent march 1814 admiral sir richard bolitho returns to england from several months rigorous patrolling off the north american coast. Sword of honour by alexander kent overdrive rakuten. Written by alexander kent, audiobook narrated by michael jayston. Sword of honour, hms valkyrie, 42, frigate, adam bolitho, flag captain, 181814. Reeman was born in thames ditton, surrey, son of charles percy and ada reeman.
Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. In the cold waters of nova scotia, he fights fruitless skirmishes with. He wrote a total of 68 novels, selling 34 million copies in twenty languages. It is probably the longest running series in the genre at the present time. Richard bolitho novels series in order alexander kent. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus.
Below is a list of douglas reemans books in order of when they were first published as well as in chronological order when necessary. Sword of honoursecond to none by alexander kent world of books. 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. As there are five books remaining in the series, i was quite surprised when admiral bolitho was killed by an enemy marksmen during a sea battle in sword of honour. Admiral sir richard bolitho returns to england from several months rigorous patrolling off the north american coast. Sword of honour richard bolitho, book 25 by alexander kent. Order of douglas reeman alexander kent books douglas reeman is a british author of historical naval fiction, both under his real name and as alexander kent. 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.
Second to none relentless pursuit, hms unrivalled, 46. 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. Douglas reeman became a published author in 1958 with the standalone title a prayer for the ship. Sword of honour by alexander kent paperback, 2007 ebay. Alexander kent novels douglas reemans official website. All of our paper waste is recycled within the uk and turned into corrugated cardboard. The bitter war with the united states has not yet ended but with victory over napoleon, for bolitho, a vision of the. Alexander kent is the author of twentyseven acclaimed books featuring richard bolitho. Sword of honour ebook by alexander kent rakuten kobo. Sword of honour by alexander kent paperback, 1999 for sale. Buy a discounted paperback of sword of honour online from. But all efforts of the british antislavery patrols to curb a flourishing trade in human life are hampered by unsuitable ships.
To date, there are over 34 million copies of reemans books in print. Browse alexander kents bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. Sword of honour by alexander kent, 9780099497769, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. As captain of his majestys frigate unrivalled of fortysix guns, he is required to repair in the first instance to freetown, sierra leone, and reasonably assist the senior officer of the patrolling squadron. 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. Sword of honour epub adobe drm can be read on any device that can open epub adobe drm files. Douglas reeman alexander kent book series in order. Sword of honour alexander kent, douglas edward reeman. This book rehashes most of the pertinent details from the many previous books about richard bolitho. Later books in the series set after his death are based on his nephew adam bolitho.
Michael jayston in march 1814, admiral sir richard bolitho returns to england from several months rigorous patrolling off the north american coast. Sword of honour book by alexander kent thriftbooks. Sword of honour by kent, alexander and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Buy sword of honour by alexander kent from waterstones today. Alexander kent audio books, best sellers, author bio. Of all the books he has written over the years, douglas napoleonic naval stories about richard bolitho tend to enjoy the greatest popularity. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Yes, its only a book, a fictional story, but it is sad and bittersweet because as ive noted, these books and their characters have become old friends. I know there are many people who love these books, and others of the genre. The bolitho novels are a series of nautical war novels written by douglas reeman using the pseudonym alexander kent. Sword of honour the bolitho novels book 23 kindle edition by.
Under his own name, douglas reeman, and in the course of a career spanning 45 years, he has written over 30 novels and two nonfiction books. Booktopia has sword of honour, the richard bolitho novels by alexander kent. Isbn 9780099421689 9780099421689 softcover, mcbooks press, 2001 a tradition of victory the bolitho novels vol 14. Sword of honour david kirk the official site of the author. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. I read the first bolitho novel when i was in high school after completing the horatio hornblower series by cs forester. Read sword of honour by alexander kent available from rakuten kobo. Alexander kent 1924 2017 a pseudonym of douglas reeman. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Alexander kent ebooks epub and pdf downloads ebookmall. Sword of honoursecond to none by alexander kent used. Alexander kent books list of books by author alexander kent.
Book 25 richard bolitho 16 kindle edition by kent, alexander. 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. The series is often referred to simply as the bolitho novels, as the series also follows richards son adam. The 26th, and final, bolitho novel in this phenomenally successful and wellloved series. Later in the series the stories are about richards son, adam.
Sir richard bolitho returns from a wearing campaign in north american waters to take up a command in malta. Sword of honour by alexander kent and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. 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. Page edges toned else a fine, unread copy in crisp, fine jacket. Published in 1975, it introduces the reader to 16 year old richard bolitho as he boards his second ship, the hms gorgon. Under his own name, douglas reeman, and in the course of a career spanning. Sir richard bolitho returns from a wearing campaign in north american waters to. Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible. Sword of honour isbn 9780099497769 pdf epub alexander. Alexander kent a pen name of douglas reeman wrote this series about richard bolitho and his family.
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. Sword of honour by alexander kent, 9780935526936, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. 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. Sword of honour 1998 by alexander kent 0749325305 for sale. The bitter and inconclusive war with the united states has not yet. The bolitho novels are a series of nautical war novels written by douglas reeman they focus. Sword of honour isbn 9780099497769 pdf epub alexander kent. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading sword of honour. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Sword of honour by alexander kent penguin books australia. He has taught navigation to yachtsmen and has served as a. Sword of honour by alexander kent 1998, book for sale. Buy a discounted paperback of sword of honour online from australias leading. It follows the adventures of richard bolitho, an officer in the royal navy.
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