In March 1814, Admiral Sir Richard Bolitho returns to England from several months on the North American coast. The news of Napolean's defeat and abdication has stunned a navy and a nation bled by years of European conflict.
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"Kent's writing is fresh, singular, and worthy of judgment solely on its own high merit." -- Philadelphia Bulletin
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Alexander Kent is the author of several acclaimed books featuring Richard Bolitho. Under his own name, Douglas Reeman, he has written over thirty novel and two non-fiction books.
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By Lill
Format:Hardcover
It sadens me greatly that Sir Richard Bolitho is no longer with this amazing Seafafing
adventure.Also sad is that Cathrine's undying Love for Sir Richard is now reling on,
someone els for her safety and protection,where she have to give something for it.
Then theyr is Adam now in his forthy's,not married,concerd love's with married Young Lady"s, and always at Sea fighting battles, when no War is declared.He should be more
concerned, about his inherritate Estate back in Falmouth,with there many employees.
adventure.Also sad is that Cathrine's undying Love for Sir Richard is now reling on,
someone els for her safety and protection,where she have to give something for it.
Then theyr is Adam now in his forthy's,not married,concerd love's with married Young Lady"s, and always at Sea fighting battles, when no War is declared.He should be more
concerned, about his inherritate Estate back in Falmouth,with there many employees.
By Gunfighter
Format:Paperback
I have greatly enjoyed Kent's Bolitho Novels, mainly because I had read Hornblower as well as the Aubrey/Maturin novels, and was infected with the love of the genre.
I'll not compare Bolitho to those other worthies as he is not them nor they him, however I do think that Mr Kent should have killed off our more-than-maudlin Admiral in book 17 or 18.
I found this book a nice way to spend my reading time for a day or so, but in truth, I can't recommend it as one of Kent's best.
0 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Alexander Kent (Douglas Reeman), a prolific writer, spends an entire novel in maudlin reminescence of a character's life to prepare us for that character's death. This last installment of Richard Bolitho's life deserved far better. Set around Napoleon's escape from Elba, the novel never really gives Sir Richard anything to do, except remember those he has known and act as though he is ready to die. The series, which already went about 8 books too long, is left to trickle off, instead of a spectacular finish and transition to Adam becoming the main character. I read all 23 of the set (though not the 24th, where Adam carries on) and I wish I'd stopped around 15 or so. Skip this one and continue on to Adam's first solo adventure.
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