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The Only Victor :(The Richard Bolitho adventures: 20) - Richard Bolitho
The Only Victor :(The Richard Bolitho adventures: 20) - Richard Bolitho
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Published:
2 November, 2006
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Description
The master storyteller of the sea, multi-million copy seller Alexander Kent, has penned another gripping, swashbuckling and emotionally charged naval adventure full of vividly depicted military action - perfect for fans of Patrick O'Brian and C. S. Forester.
'One of our foremost writers of naval fiction' -- Sunday Times
'Shipwreck, survival ... a spirited battle ... a splendid yarn'' -- The Times
'Another great story, gripping to the end'-- ***** 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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1806: The frigate carrying Vice-Admiral Sir Richard Bolitho drops anchor off the shores of southern Africa. It is only four months since the resounding victory over the combined Franco-Spanish fleet at Trafalgar, and the death of England's greatest naval hero.
Bolitho's instructions are to assist in hastening the campaign in Africa, where an expeditionary force is attempting to recapture Cape Town from the Dutch. Outside Europe few have yet heard of the battle of Trafalgar, and Bolitho's news is met with both optimism and disappointment as he reminds the senior officers that, despite the victory, Napolean's defeat is by no means assured.
The men who follow Bolitho's flag into battle are to discover, not for the first time, that death is the only victor.
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9780099497691 |
| ISBN10 | 0099497697 |
| Number Of Pages | 352 |
| Item Weight | 250 g |
| Product Dimensions | 129 x 197 x 21 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | Cornerstone |
| Format | paperback |
Media Reviews
One of our foremost writers of naval fiction * Sunday Times *
Shipwreck, survival ... a spirited battle ... a splendid yarn * The Times *
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Author's Bio
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.