The Flag Captain: Library Edition (Bolitho Novels, 13)

Reeman, Douglas

ISBN 10: 0754096122 ISBN 13: 9780754096122

Publisher: Blackstone Pub, 2004

Synopsis

April 1797, Falmouth Bay. As France continues her bitter struggle for supremacy on land and sea, the Royal Navy receives a crippling blow at home: the Great Mutiny. Returning home after eighteen-months’ service, Flag Captain Richard Bolitho finds himself at the center of the crisis.

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In 1797, as the war between England and France (soon to be joined by Spain) continues, the Royal Navy is devastated by the Great Mutiny. Flag Captain Richard Bolitho returns to his home in Falmouth in the midst of the crisis and immediately becomes a player in the events that follow. Michael Jayston reads this action-packed adventure with spirit and dash that mesh exceedingly well with the writing. His characters' voices are a perfect match for their personalities, and he conveys the excitement, chaos, and horror of battles at sea and hand-to-hand combat. The lives of seamen and officers, all subject to the wills of their superiors, are told with meticulous attention to detail and accuracy, and Jayston's performance enhances every aspect of the story. This is a top-notch audio, an example of how good listening can get. S.S.R. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2005, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine

Edition details

• Publisher: Blackstone Pub
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0754096122
• ISBN 13: 9780754096122
• Binding: Audio CD