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. With all despatch by kent, alexander penguin random house. Later books in the series set after his death are based on his nephew adam bolitho. Bolitho was born in 1756 in falmouth, cornwall, in great britain, the second son of a prestigious naval family. It is also the most recently written depicting that era. Details about with all dispatch by kent, alexander free us delivery isbn. And sixteenyearold this story is set in the winter of 1773, in and. 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. Download with all despatch the bolitho novels book 8 and read with all despatch the bolitho novels book 8 online books in format pdf. His majestys frigate, undine, sets sail for india and the seas beyond. Richard bolitho is the central character in a series of historial naval adventure novels by british novelist alexander kent douglas reeman.
Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. The last kingdom ebook written by bernard cornwell. The 26th, and final, bolitho novel in this phenomenally successful and wellloved series. At present, more than 34 million copies of his books are in. Richard bolitho midshipman is the first book of alexander kents douglas reemans bolitho series. With all despatch is chronologically the last of kent s prenapoleonic wars bolitho novels. He has taught navigation to yachtsmen and has served as a script adviser for television and films. With all despatch by alexander kent penguin books australia.
As douglas reeman, he wrote about naval action during the twentieth century, with a primary focus on britains royal navy. Published in 1975, it introduces the reader to 16 year old richard bolitho as he boards his second ship, the hms gorgon. More navel action from douglas reeman writing as alexander kent, the master storyteller of. Buy with all despatch richard bolitho by alexander kent from amazons fiction books. 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.
Check out other translated books in french, spanish languages. The bolitho books have sold over 23 million copies worldwide, and more are slated to be printed due to the overwhelming demand for books about these characters. The bolitho novels are a series of nautical war novels written by douglas reeman using the pseudonym alexander kent. Buy alexander kent ebooks to read online or download in pdf or epub on your pc, tablet or mobile device. Start reading with all despatch the bolitho novels book 8 on your kindle in under a minute. Europe may be at peace but in colonial waters the promises of statesmen count for little and the bloody struggle for supremacy still. Bolitho series 126 and 29 alexander kent audiobook online. With all despatch by alexander kent overdrive rakuten. Read with all despatch by alexander kent available from rakuten kobo. Douglas reeman is a british author of historical naval fiction, both under his real name and as alexander kent. Explore books by alexander kent with our selection at. With all despatch the bolitho novels book 8 kindle. Series of nautical fiction novels set during the late 18th century in the royal navy by douglas reeman writing under the pseudonym alexander kent. For more details of these cookies and how to disable them, see our cookie policy.
Alexander kent ebooks epub and pdf downloads ebookmall. There is also a high demand for digital download versions of these and other reemankent books. Theres conspiracy afoot, with my first exposure to an alexander kent book and it was a fairly enjoyable experience. There are multiple format available for you to choose pdf, epub, doc. 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. Aug, 2014 with all despatch is chronologically the last of kent s prenapoleonic wars bolitho novels. Buy with all despatch by alexander kent from waterstones today. Richard bolitho novels series in order alexander kent. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction.
Jan 01, 1989 all through this, the stern and darkly brooding bolitho and his faithful companion allday manage to overcome all manner of adversity. Richard bolitho is an officer with the royal navy during the 18th and 19th centuries. 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. With all despatch richard bolitho, book 10 by alexander kent book cover, description, publication history. With all despatch book by alexander kent 6 available. Find with all dispatch 0515103306 by kent, alexander. Alexander kent a pen name of douglas reeman wrote this series about richard bolitho and his family. Alexander kent ebooks epub and pdf format alexander kent ebooks. With all despatch the bolitho novels book 8 kindle edition by kent, alexander. Europe may be at peace but in colonial waters the promises of statesmen count for little and the bloody struggle for supremacy still goes on.
Alexander kent richard bolitho novels 6 books collection pack set rrp. All through this, the stern and darkly brooding bolitho and his faithful companion allday manage to overcome all manner of adversity. It is 1792, over ten years since britains defeat by the american. He has taught navigation to yachtsmen and has served as a. With all despatch ebook by alexander kent rakuten kobo. Alexander kent a pen name of douglas reeman wrote this series about richard. A troubled peace with france means that in the harbours and estuaries around england, the royal fleet has been left to rot. With all despatch is chronologically the last of kents prenapoleonic wars bolitho novels. The story is short and there are many scenes of seafaring action which the author writes with aplomb.
Buy a cheap copy of with all despatch richard bolitho. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. By using this site, you agree we can set and use cookies. Alexander kent is the author of twentyeight acclaimed books featuring richard bolitho. With all despatch by kent, alexander paperback book the fast free shipping. Alexander kent is the author of twentyeight acclaimed books featuring richard. He served in the wars against france and the united states. The series is often referred to simply as the bolitho novels, as the series also follows richards son adam. He wrote a total of 68 novels, selling 34 million copies in twenty languages. With all despatch by kent, alexander penguin random. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over.
More navel action from douglas reeman writing as alexander kent, the master storyteller of the sea. The richard bolitho novels bolitho novels paperback 9780935526615. Buy with all despatch richard bolitho by kent, alexander from amazons fiction books store. 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. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading with all despatch the bolitho novels book 8. Jul 03, 2014 with all despatch ebook written by alexander kent. 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. Alexander kent, pen name of douglas edward reeman, joined the british navy at 16, serving on destroyers and small craft. Alexander kent b08 with all despatch m jayston alexander kent with all despatch cd08 15. Bolitho series 126 and 29 alexander kent audiobook. More action from the master storyteller of the sea. Download or read accounts and papers of the house of commons book by clicking button below to visit the book download website. He writes the richard bolitho series as well as the blackwood family series aka royal marines. It is 1792, over ten years since britains defeat by the american colonies, and the bitter humiliation still sticks in the admiraltys craw.
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. Richard bolitho audiobooks listen to the full series. 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. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read with all despatch. Alexander kent brutal smugglers, many of them naval deserters, occupy the channel, plying their trade between england and france.
Under his pen name, alexander kent, the former royal navy officer chronicled the adventures of richard and adam bolitho at sea during the age of fighting sail. These are the four most recent titles in kent s ongoing adventures of 18thcentury fighting british sailor richard bolitho. With all despatch richard bolitho, book 10 by alexander kent. We watch as ships of war tear each other apart and villains are dispatched gruesomely. With all despatch the bolitho novels volume 8, alexander kent, good book 5 out of 5 stars 3 product ratings 3 product ratings with all despatch the bolitho novels volume 8, alexander kent, good book. With all despatch has 6 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Alexander kent books list of books by author alexander kent. The central character is richard bolitho, and, later, his nephew, adam. The complete series list for richard bolitho novels alexander kent. It is probably the longest running series in the genre at the present time. My first exposure to an alexander kent book and it was a fairly enjoyable experience.
Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Douglas edward reeman who also used the pseudonym alexander kent, was a british author. Even a frigate captain as famous as richard bolitho is forced to swallow his pride and visit the admiralty daily to plead for a ship. See the complete richard bolitho series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. It is 1792, over ten years since britains defeat by the american colonies, and the bitter humiliation still sticks in t.
1418 1455 728 170 1153 576 601 997 1009 1432 479 340 366 216 83 190 1520 811 722 1367 506 930 41 81 1516 424 316 494 1078 1114 1212 1108 174 568 1311 963 461 229 1102 1146 424 130 191 491 1105 763