Bolitho and the crew of the Hyperion are trapped by the French near a dry Mediterranean island. The great ship-of-the line’s battered hull begins to groan as her sails snap in the hot wind.
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Douglas Reeman (Alexander Kent) did convoy duty in the Atlantic, the Arctic and the North Sea. He has written over thirty novels under his own name and more than twenty bestselling historical novels featuring Richard Bolitho under the pseudonym Alexander Kent.
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. This superb and stirring naval adventure from multi-million copy seller Alexander Kent is an absolute must for fans of Patrick O'Brian and C. S. Forester. You'll feel like you are there on the quarterdeck! 'One of our foremost writers of naval fiction' -- Sunday Times 'As a former naval officer, Alexander Kent knows what it is like to be at sea' -- The Times 'A first-class book' -- ***** Reader review 'Impossible to put down. Alexander Kent as his finest!' -- ***** Reader review 'One of Alexander Kent's best.' -- ***** Reader review 'A rip roaring, well-constructed seafaring tale.' -- ***** Reader review 'A compelling read from start to finish.' -- ***** Reader review *********************************************************************************** 1793: Gibraltar - the gathering might of revolutionary France prepares to engulf Europe in another bloody war. As in the past, Britain will stand or fall by the fighting power of her fleet. For Richard Bolitho, the renewal of hostilities means a fresh command and the chance of action after long months of inactivity. However, his mission to support Lord Hood in the monarchist-inspired occupation of Toulon has gone awry. Bolitho and the crew of the Hyperion are trapped by the French near a dry Mediterranean island. They will need all their mettle and might to force their way through. Bolitho's adventures continue in Enemy in Sight. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR001578408
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Another exciting Bolitho adventure!This superb and stirring naval adventure from multi-million copy seller Alexander Kent is an absolute must for fans of Patrick O'Brian and C. S. Forester. You'll feel like you are there on the quarterdeck!'One of our foremost writers of naval fiction' -- Sunday Times'As a former naval officer, Alexander Kent knows what it is like to be at sea' -- The Times'A first-class book' -- ***** Reader review'Impossible to put down. Alexander Kent as his finest!' -- ***** Reader review'One of Alexander Kent's best.' -- ***** Reader review'A rip roaring, well-constructed seafaring tale.' -- ***** Reader review'A compelling read from start to finish.' -- ***** Reader review***************************************************************** ******************1793- Gibraltar - the gathering might of revolutionary France prepares to engulf Europe in another bloody war. As in the past, Britain will stand or fall by the fighting power of her fleet. For Richard Bolitho, the renewal of hostilities means a fresh command and the chance of action after long months of inactivity.However, his mission to support Lord Hood in the monarchist-inspired occupation of Toulon has gone awry. Bolitho and the crew of the Hyperion are trapped by the French near a dry Mediterranean island.They will need all their mettle and might to force their way through.Bolitho's adventures continue in Enemy in Sight. June 1793, Gibraltar - The gathering might of revolutionary France prepares to engulf Europe in another bloody war. For Richard Bolitho, the renewal of hostilities means a fresh command and the chance of action after long months of inactivity. Bolitho and the crew of the Hyperion are trapped by the French near a dry Mediterranean island. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780099497622
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Paperback. Condition: New. This superb and stirring naval adventure from multi-million copy seller Alexander Kent is an absolute must for fans of Patrick O'Brian and C. S. Forester. You'll feel like you are there on the quarterdeck!'One of our foremost writers of naval fiction' -- Sunday Times'As a former naval officer, Alexander Kent knows what it is like to be at sea' -- The Times'A first-class book' -- ***** Reader review'Impossible to put down. Alexander Kent as his finest!' -- ***** Reader review'One of Alexander Kent's best.' -- ***** Reader review'A rip roaring, well-constructed seafaring tale.' -- ***** Reader review'A compelling read from start to finish.' -- ***** Reader review***********************************************************************************1793: Gibraltar - the gathering might of revolutionary France prepares to engulf Europe in another bloody war. As in the past, Britain will stand or fall by the fighting power of her fleet. For Richard Bolitho, the renewal of hostilities means a fresh command and the chance of action after long months of inactivity.However, his mission to support Lord Hood in the monarchist-inspired occupation of Toulon has gone awry. Bolitho and the crew of the Hyperion are trapped by the French near a dry Mediterranean island.They will need all their mettle and might to force their way through.Bolitho's adventures continue in Enemy in Sight. Seller Inventory # LU-9780099497622