Richard Bolitho Books in Order
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series of historical novels by Douglas Reeman under the name Alexander Kent
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Ordered by first publication where known. The official numbering for this series is incomplete in our sources, so we don't show series numbers we can't verify.
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Buy on Amazon1975 · Alexander Kent
In 1772, a sixteen-year-old midshipman joins the crew of the Gorgon, a ship sent to investigate the slave trade along Africa's west coast. The novel,…
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Buy on AmazonMidshipman Bolitho and the Avenger
1978 · Alexander Kent
Home from the sea on leave in Cornwall, a 17-year-old midshipman becomes involved with smuggling, murder, and "wrecking." The novel is by Douglas…
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Buy on Amazon1981 · Alexander Kent
In the summer of 1801, after a turbulent incursion into the Baltic, Richard Bolitho is dispatched by the Admiralty to another front: Corsica, which…
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Buy on Amazon1995 · Alexander Kent
In March 1811, Richard Bolitho is recalled to duty after a brief peace in Cornwall with his mistress Catherine. Promoted Admiral, he surrounds…
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Buy on Amazon2007 · Alexander Kent
In March 1818, Captain Adam Bolitho takes command of the new frigate Onward, dismayed at separation from his bride-to-be but grateful for employment…
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Set in 1819, this nautical novel follows Captain Adam Bolitho on an urgent, risky mission to sail quickly from Plymouth to Freetown, West Africa,…
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It is December 1815, and all efforts of the British anti-slavery patrols are hampered by unsuitable ships, an indifferent government, and the…
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What order should I read the Richard Bolitho books in?
Read them in publication order — the list above is sorted by first publication where known, starting with “To Glory We Steer”.
How many books are in the Richard Bolitho series?
We list 29 books by Alexander Kent , published between 1968–2011.
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