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Midshipman Bolitho

Written by: Alexander Kent
Narrated by: Michael Jayston
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Richard Bolitho - Midshipman

October 1772, Portsmouth. Sixteen-year-old Richard Bolitho waits to join the Gorgon, ordered to sail to the west coast of Africa and to destroy those who challenge the King's Navy. For Bolitho, and for many of the crew, it is a severe and testing initiation into the game of seamanship.

Midshipman Bolitho and the Avenger

December 1773, Falmouth. The young Bolitho looks forward to a family Christmas in Cornwall while the Gorgon is refitted. But Cornwall is the treacherous stamping ground of smugglers and wreckers. After the murder of a revenue officer, Bolitho is swept aboard his brother's cutter, Avenger, on a dangerous mission of hide-and-seek.

Band of Brothers

It's 1774. The New Year seems to offer Richard Bolitho and his friend, Martyn Dancer, the culmination of a dream. Both have been recommended for promotion, although they have not yet gained the coveted lieutenant's commission. But a routine passage from Plymouth to Guernsey in an untried schooner becomes, for Bolitho, a passage from midshipman to King's officer, tempering the promise of the future with the bitter price of maturity.

Alexander Kent is the author of 28 acclaimed books featuring Richard Bolitho. Under his own name, Douglas Reeman, and in the course of a career spanning 45 years, he has written over 30 novels and two nonfiction books.

©1975 Alexander Kent (P)2014 Audible, Inc.
Historical Fiction
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"One of our foremost writers of naval fiction...authentic, inspiring, well-characterised and, finally, moving." ( Sunday Times)

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great book

I loved this book and the narrator was perfect for the story. what a ride

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Abridged

A good chunk of the books are missing, which is a shame. Pretty good narration and a good story if you like naval fiction.

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Missing section

The third part ( book) is mentioned in title details and is called Band of Brothers. It is missing in the audio book! Disappointing.

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Incomplete Book - Very Disappointed

Very disappointed to discover that this book was intended to be an omnibus version of the first three novels (or novellas) in the series: Mr. Midshipman Bolitho, Bolitho and the Avenger, and Band of Brothers. The story and performance were both great - tMr. Jayston is a top-notch narrator and has a good rhythm and tone throughout. But the last book is missing! So disappointed. I really would like to listen to Band of Brothers before going on to the next book in the series. Would hate to see this happen again with another.

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Great narrator ... great book

Could not have picked a better narrator. Amazing book series. Highly recommended. Hope the rest are as good.

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some kind of abridged version

not the full version. could not find full version of book 1 and 2.

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