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In Gallant Company

by Alexander Kent
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Another gripping maritime adventure from multi-million copy seller Alexander Kent, furthering the adventures of much loved Richard Bolitho. Fans of Patrick O'Brian and C. S. Forester will not be disappointed!

'One of our foremost writers of naval fiction' - THE SUNDAY TIMES
'Shipwreck, survival...a spirited battle...a splendid yarn' - THE TIMES
'A great read that I couldn't put down. Have to say - better than Hornblower, Lewrie etc' — ***** Reader review
'Once you start it's hard to put down' — ***** Reader review
'Kept me enthralled' — ***** Reader review
'Great read from start to finish' — ***** Reader review

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1777: The revolution in America has erupted into a full-scale war.
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.
As a junior officer Bolitho is often bewildered by swiftly changing events, but in a ship of the line, under a hard and determined captain, he has little opportunity for uncertainty. At a time of shortages and sudden death even a lieutenant can find himself faced with tasks and decisions more suitably given to officers of greater experience.
As the Trojan goes about her affairs the threat to Bolitho and his companions makes itself felt from New York to the Caribbean.

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Series: Richard Bolitho Publisher: Random House

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  • ISBN: 9781407097107
  • Release date: May 27, 2009

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  • ISBN: 9781407097107
  • File size: 1724 KB
  • Release date: May 27, 2009

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English

Another gripping maritime adventure from multi-million copy seller Alexander Kent, furthering the adventures of much loved Richard Bolitho. Fans of Patrick O'Brian and C. S. Forester will not be disappointed!

'One of our foremost writers of naval fiction' - THE SUNDAY TIMES
'Shipwreck, survival...a spirited battle...a splendid yarn' - THE TIMES
'A great read that I couldn't put down. Have to say - better than Hornblower, Lewrie etc' — ***** Reader review
'Once you start it's hard to put down' — ***** Reader review
'Kept me enthralled' — ***** Reader review
'Great read from start to finish' — ***** Reader review

*********************************************************************
1777: The revolution in America has erupted into a full-scale war.
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.
As a junior officer Bolitho is often bewildered by swiftly changing events, but in a ship of the line, under a hard and determined captain, he has little opportunity for uncertainty. At a time of shortages and sudden death even a lieutenant can find himself faced with tasks and decisions more suitably given to officers of greater experience.
As the Trojan goes about her affairs the threat to Bolitho and his companions makes itself felt from New York to the Caribbean.

Expand title description text
Fiction Thriller Historical Fiction