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Form Line of Battle (Hardcover)

by Alexander Kent (Author)

4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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Hardcover: 372 pages
Publisher: Hutchinson (Sep 18 2003)
ISBN-10: 009179983X
ISBN-13: 978-0091799830
Shipping Weight: 790 g

Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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These are the four most recent titles in Kent's ongoing adventures of 18th-century fighting British sailor Richard Bolitho. Good fun for fans of nautical fiction.
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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It's June 1793, and the French Revolution threatens to destroy Europe. England's powerful fleet is called upon to control access to the Mediterranean at Gibraltar and support ground actions. But, never fear, bestselling author Alexander Kent's Captain Richard Bolitho mans the warship HYPERION in this winning novel. Michael Jayston juggles multiple characters and accents with aplomb and professionalism. Several passages pin the listener to his headphones with vivid description and dramatic action. Kent raises the stakes emotionally as love for a seaman's sister adds another level of complication to a thrilling climatic battle. R.O. © AudioFile 2003, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine --This text refers to the Audio Cassette edition.

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5.0 out of 5 stars War With France, Jan 15 2004

By	Joseph H Pierre "Joe Pierre" (Salem, OR USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Form Line of Battle!: The Richard Bolitho Novels, Vol.9 (Paperback)

Bolitho is ordered to take his command, the 74-gun ship-of-the-line Hyperion to join Admiral Hood in his attempt to take Toulon. He is seconded, however, to another admiral who has orders to take a small island in the Mediterranean. Unfortunately, it is already occupied by the French. In the ensuing battle, the admiral is killed and eventually he is placed under the command of yet another, in Gibraltar; an old acquaintance--one whom he had once replaced as commander of a frigate--and, unfortunately for his present situation, outshone.

This is an intricate story, but easy to follow, with lots of action and excellent character development. After reading a few of these Bolitho books the characters seem to live and breathe.

Alexander Kent is surely, as they say on the cover, "One of our foremost writers of naval fiction."

I hope you enjoy his stroies as much as I do.

Joseph (Joe) Pierre, USN (Ret)

author of Handguns and Freedom...their care and maintenance
and other books

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5.0 out of 5 stars Haul Open Gun Ports! Avast! Loosen T'gallants! Huzzah!, Dec 24 2001

By	Ironmike (California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Form Line of Battle!: The Richard Bolitho Novels, Vol.9 (Paperback)

Another slendidly written masterpiece from Mr. Kent. Bolitho again sets his sails into thundering actions, a bit of romance, some nefarious villains, crisply-written battle scenes that almost deafen the reader. The age of sail is clearly defined in this ninth Bolitho adventure that is one of the best in the series. Plenty of historical flavor, the workings of a British warship (HMS Hyperion) at sea are marvelous to read. Wonderful character development and splintering decks and freezing sea spray for the nautical buffs. An outstanding addition to the series.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Three cheers for Bolitho!, Jun 12 2001

By	Blair Colquhoun (Saco, Maine) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Form Line of Battle!: The Richard Bolitho Novels, Vol.9 (Paperback)

Hip, hip, hooray! Hip, hip, hooray! Hip, hip, hooray! The feel of the deck, smell of the gunpowder, the roar of the cannon. Makes you feel like you were on the HMS Hyperion. Richard Bolitho rocks! This is set during the Wars of the French Revolution. Bolitho gets command of the Hyperion, a British two-decker. The Revolutionary forces of France had just beheaded Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette. Toulon is under attack and British and allied forces are in full retreat. Bolitho and Hyperion are blockading Toulon while evacuating the French port. This book is reminiscent of Vietnam. The evacuation of Toulon's like the evacuation of Saigon in 1975.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Title Tells It All!
The title really tells it all in this one. Kent is at his best delivering naval action after naval action. Read more

Published on Feb 14 2001 by Bill Mac

5.0 out of 5 stars Hyperions! Rally To Me!
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Published on Jul 20 2000 by Kevin F. Kiley

4.0 out of 5 stars Action ashore and afloat in a desperate strategic situation!
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