Richard Bolitho Series

30 primary works • 32 total works
Series of nautical fiction novels set during the late 18th century in the Royal Navy by Douglas Reeman writing under the pseudonym Alexander Kent.
The central character is Richard Bolitho, and, later, his nephew, Adam.
In Chronological Order

Book 1

Richard Bolitho — Midshipman
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4.01 · 1524 Ratings · 71 Reviews · published 1976 · 17 editions
October 1772, Portsmouth. And sixteen-year-old Ric…

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    Book 2

    Midshipman Bolitho and the Avenger
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    4.09     · 1342 Ratings · 41 Reviews · published 1976 · 1 edition
    This story is set in the winter of 1773, in and ar…

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    Book 3

    Band of Brothers
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    3.92     · 879 Ratings · 37 Reviews · published 2005 · 16 editions
    The 26th, and final, Bolitho novel in this phenome…

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    Book 4

    Stand into Danger
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    4.15     · 2866 Ratings · 92 Reviews · published 1979 · 1 edition
    In 1774, Richard Bolitho is a newly appointed Thir…

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    Book 5

    In Gallant Company
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    4.21     · 2421 Ratings · 78 Reviews · published 1977 · 1 edition
    As the American Revolution rages on the mainland, …

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    Book 6

    Sloop of War
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    4.27     · 2623 Ratings · 87 Reviews · published 1971 · 58 editions
    The year is 1778, the ship is the 18-gun HMS Sparr…

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    Book 7

    To Glory We Steer
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    4.28     · 2338 Ratings · 86 Reviews · published 1968 · 1 edition
    Portsmouth, 1782. His Britannic Majesty's frigate,…

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    Book 8

    Command a King's Ship
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    4.22     · 2229 Ratings · 50 Reviews · published 1973 · 50 editions
    Spithead, 1784. His Majesty's Frigate Undine sets …

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    Book 9

    Passage to Mutiny
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    4.18     · 1649 Ratings · 44 Reviews · published 1976 · 59 editions
    October 1789, and war clouds thunder over Europe w…

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    Book 10

    With All Despatch
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    4.15     · 1601 Ratings · 40 Reviews · published 1989 · 6 editions
    It is 1792, over ten years since Britain's defeat …

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    Book 11

    Form Line of Battle
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    4.26     · 1816 Ratings · 50 Reviews · published 1969 · 55 editions
    The year is 1793, and England is once again at war…

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    Book 12

    Enemy in Sight!
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    4.29     · 1758 Ratings · 54 Reviews · published 1969 · 58 editions
    Aboard the Hyperion, Richard Bolitho sets sail wit…

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    Book 13

    The Flag Captain
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    4.29     · 1729 Ratings · 46 Reviews · published 1971 · 67 editions
    April 1797, Falmouth Bay. As France continues her …

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    Book 14

    Signal-Close Action!
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    4.29     · 1673 Ratings · 31 Reviews · published 1973 · 43 editions
    The year is 1798. Napoleon's naval forces are amas…

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    Book 15

    The Inshore Squadron
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    4.24     · 1408 Ratings · 23 Reviews · published 1977 · 39 editions
    Copenhagen, 1800. After seven years of cruel war a…

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    Book 16

    A Tradition Of Victory
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    4.28     · 1356 Ratings · 25 Reviews · published 1981 · 43 editions
    Plymouth, July 1801: Richard Bolitho's small squad…

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    Book 17

    Success to the Brave
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    4.25     · 1245 Ratings · 19 Reviews · published 1983 · 8 editions
    Spring 1802, and the Peace Treaty of Amiens, signe…

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    Book 18

    Colours Aloft!
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    4.17     · 1212 Ratings · 34 Reviews · published 1986 · 37 editions
    Falmouth, September 1803: As Bolitho faces the gri…

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    Book 19

    Honour this Day
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    4.22     · 1122 Ratings · 23 Reviews · published 1987 · 33 editions
    In September 1804, as England stands alone against…

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    Book 20

    The Only Victor
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    4.18     · 1056 Ratings · 23 Reviews · published 1990 · 42 editions
    February 1806: Vice-Admiral Sir Richard Bolitho ca…

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    Book 21

    Beyond the Reef
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    4.18     · 1061 Ratings · 26 Reviews · published 1992 · 36 editions
    Beyond The Reef - Richard Bolitho Novels, No. 19

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    Book 22

    The Darkening Sea
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    4.27     · 1040 Ratings · 21 Reviews · published 1993 · 36 editions
    Soon after taking part in the dramatic capture of …

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    Book 23

    For My Country's Freedom
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    4.22     · 1011 Ratings · 21 Reviews · published 1995 · 34 editions
    War with Britain's former colony looms on the hori…

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    Book 24

    Cross of St. George
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    4.17     · 957 Ratings · 18 Reviews · published 1996 · 34 editions
    February 1813: As American privateers pick off Bri…

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    Book 25

    Sword of Honour
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    4.21     · 871 Ratings · 22 Reviews · published 1998 · 30 editions
    Sir Richard Bolitho returns from a wearing campaig…

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    Book 26

    Second to None
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    4.20     · 849 Ratings · 22 Reviews · published 1999 · 5 editions
    In the days immediately following Waterloo, the Br…

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    Book 27

    Relentless Pursuit
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    4.20     · 688 Ratings · 17 Reviews · published 2001 · 26 editions
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    Book 28

    Man of War
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    4.09     · 736 Ratings · 16 Reviews · published 2002 · 27 editions
    In 1817 every harbor and estuary in Antigua is fil…

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    Book 29

    Heart of Oak
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    4.20     · 585 Ratings · 13 Reviews · published 2007 · 23 editions
    After the war with France has ended in 1818, Capta…

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    Book 30

    In the King's Name (The Bolitho Novels)
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    4.09     · 569 Ratings · 19 Reviews · published 2011 · 22 editions
    Filled with high-seas intrigue and sharp tensions,…

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    Book 1-2 omnibus

    Midshipman Bolitho
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    3.99     · 2073 Ratings · 107 Reviews · published 1975 · 22 editions
    The year is 1772, and Richard Bolitho is a sixteen…

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    Book 1-3

    The Complete Midshipman Bolitho
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    4.29     · 1249 Ratings · 69 Reviews · published 2006 · 8 editions
    Three novels in one! Sixteen-year-old Richard Boli…

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