Dudley Pope

1 series 3 books in order

Dudley Pope (1925–1997) was a British writer of both nautical fiction and history, most notable for his Lord Ramage series of historical novels. Greatly inspired by C. S. Forester, he was one of the most successful authors to explore the genre of nautical fiction and is often compared to Patrick O'Brian.

Born
1925
Known for
Lord Ramage

Series by Dudley Pope

Lord Ramage

3 books in order · 1965–1969

  1. Ramage

    1965 · Dudley Pope

    Ramage is a 1965 novel by Dudley Pope, the first in the Lord Ramage series. It is set during the French Revolutionary Wars, with later books in the…

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  2. Ramage and the Drumbeat

    1967 · Dudley Pope

    Ramage and the Drum Beat is an historical novel by Dudley Pope, set during the French Revolutionary Wars in 1796 and 1797. It is the second book in…

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  3. Ramage and the Freebooters

    1969 · Dudley Pope

    Ramage and the Freebooters is a historical novel by Dudley Pope, set during the French Revolutionary Wars. It is the third of the Ramage novels,…

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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Dudley Pope written?

We list 3 books by Dudley Pope across 1 series, published between 1965–1969 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Dudley Pope's books?

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