Alexander kent author 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 richard bolitho book series by alexander kent includes books richard bolitho midshipman, midshipman bolitho and the avenger, band of brothers, and several more. Passage to mutiny, hms tempest, 36, frigate, captain richard bolitho, post captain, 1789. Five years after command a kings ship bolitho is off to botany bay. As this story opens in sydney, the mutiny on the bounty is still fresh news. Later books in the series set after his death are based on his nephew adam bolitho. October 1789, new south wales into sydney, capital of britains infant colony, sails the frigate tempest. At the end of 1789, bolitho finds this is an exceptionally good novel in alexander kents richard bolitho series about life in the british navy at the end of the. Alexander kent books list of books by author alexander kent.
Forrester in his ability to tell a great story of the sea and the men who served on the tall ships of the royal navy. Book 9 by alexander kent available from rakuten kobo. Published in 1975, it introduces the reader to 16 year old richard bolitho as. Alexander kent collection free pdf ebooks downloads. As bolitho faces the grim reality of war at close quarters, he will be called upon to anticipa. Passage to mutiny richard bolitho series author kent, alexander douglas reeman illustrator chris mayger wraparound painted cover. 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. Read passage to mutiny by alexander kent available from rakuten kobo. The central character is richard bolitho, and, later, his nephew, adam. These books are available from the internet archive and are in pdf format. Alexander kent author alexander kent is the author of twentyeight acclaimed books featuring richard bolitho. In this installment, we find bolitho serving as captain of his majestys ship, the tempest. Published in 1975, it introduces the reader to 16 year old richard bolitho as he boards his second ship, the hms gorgon.
Passage to mutiny richard bolitho series books kent, alexander on. Three short stories by alexander kent, michael aye and alec merrill remain in and are reproduced by kind permission of the authors. Instead he is despatched on a mission to the islands of the great south sea, where he must face hazards of. The 26th, and final, bolitho novel in this phenomenally successful and wellloved series. Perhaps kent s bolitho adventures reached their peak in the mid70s and passage to mutiny is an example of the writer in top form. October 1789, the frigate tempest sails into sydney, the capital of britains infant colony. Free ebooks three short stories by alexander kent, michael aye and alec merrill remain in and are reproduced by kind permission of the authors. 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. The bolitho novels are a series of nautical war novels written by douglas reeman using the pseudonym alexander kent.
Passage to mutiny richard bolitho series by alexander. 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. Richard bolitho series by alexander kent goodreads. See the complete richard bolitho series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Later in the series the stories are about richards son, adam. Art biography business childrens christian classics comics cookbooks ebooks fantasy. 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. Passage to mutiny richard bolitho, book 9 by alexander kent book cover, description, publication history. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. Free ebooks are provided by other sites and they are purported to be out of in the host country. 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. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle. Alexander kent ebooks epub and pdf downloads ebookmall.
Passage to mutiny by alexander kent and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Perhaps kents bolitho adventures reached their peak in the mid70s and passage to mutiny is an example of the writer in top form. Our passage, you may have heard by the first ships, was tolerably favourable. Richard bolitho novels series in order alexander kent fictiondb. At the end of 1789, bolitho finds this is an exceptionally good novel in alexander kent s richard bolitho series about life in the british navy at the end of the. Forster or patrick obrien, you will enjoy alexander kent. Alexander kent is the author of twentyeight acclaimed books featuring richard bolitho. I consider alexander kent on a par with patrick obrien and c.
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Passage to mutiny isbn 9780099493938 pdf epub alexander. Edition first edition by this publisher, binding paperback isbn 10 0425034690 isbn 9780425034699 publisher putnam berkley, place of publication new york, ny, usa. Passage to mutiny 9781489361561 from dymocks online store. And sixteenyearold this story is set in the winter of 1773, in and.
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. Passage to mutiny by alexander kent overdrive rakuten. Series of nautical fiction novels set during the late 18th century in the royal navy by douglas reeman writing under the pseudonym alexander kent. Richard bolitho midshipman is the first book of alexander kents douglas reemans bolitho series. Passage to mutiny richard bolitho, book 9 by alexander kent. The bolitho novels are a series of nautical war novels written by douglas reeman they focus.
Passage to mutiny by alexander kent 9780099493938 dymocks. Alexander kent is the author of twentyeight acclaimed books featuring. Alexander kent a pen name of douglas reeman wrote this series about richard bolitho and his family. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. 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. Start reading passage to mutiny on your kindle in under a minute. Free uk delivery on book orders dispatched by amazon over. Passage to mutiny is the eighth book in alexander kents thrilling series about the british seaman, richard bolitho. The spectre of two famous captains, cook and bligh, hangs over the voyage. October 1789, and war clouds thunder over europe when richard bol. Richard bolitho midshipman is the first book of alexander kent s douglas reemans bolitho series. Written by alexander kent, narrated by michael jayston. 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. Passage to mutiny ebook by alexander kent rakuten kobo.
Passage to mutiny is the eighth book in alexander kent s thrilling series about the british seaman, richard bolitho. The eventful history of the mutiny and piratical seizure of h. Alexander kent author alexander kent, pen name of douglas edward reeman, joined the british navy at 16, serving on destroyers and small craft during world war ii. October 1789, and war clouds thunder over europe when richard bolitho steers the tempest into the perilous waters of the. Library of australiana project gutenberg australia. Books by alexander kent author of midshipman bolitho.
Honour this day by alexander kent overdrive rakuten. Kindle ebooks can be read on any device with the free kindle app. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. 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. This acclaimed book by alexander kent is available at in several formats for your ereader. October 1789, and war clouds thunder over europe when richard bolitho steers the tempest into the perilous waters of.
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