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  • Published: 15 October 2005
  • ISBN: 9780099493846
  • Imprint: Arrow
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 288
  • RRP: $29.99

In Gallant Company

(The Richard Bolitho adventures: 5): a captivating, rip-roaring all - action adventure on the high seas from the master storyteller of the sea




Another Bolitho adventure from our greatest writer of naval fiction.

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.

  • Published: 15 October 2005
  • ISBN: 9780099493846
  • Imprint: Arrow
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 288
  • RRP: $29.99

About the author

Alexander Kent

Alexander Kent is the author of twenty-eight acclaimed books featuring Richard Bolitho. Under his own name, Douglas Reeman, and in the course of a career spanning forty-five years, he has written over thirty novels and two non-fiction books.

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Praise for In Gallant Company

'Shipwreck, survival ... a spirited battle ... a splendid yarn' The Times

Praise for Alexander Kent: 'One of our foremost writers of naval fiction' Sunday Times