Colours Aloft!

✍ Scribed by Kent, Alexander

• Book ID: 107832767
• Publisher: McBooks Press
• Year: 1986
• Tongue: English
• Weight: 664 KB
• Series: Bolitho 18
• Category: Fiction
• ISBN-13: 9781590131367

✦ Synopsis

Falmouth, September 1803: As Bolitho faces the grim reality of war at close quarters, he will be called upon to anticipate the strategies of the French fleet. But the conflict has also taken on a personal note, reviving his vendetta with the French Admiral, Jobert, who once commanded the Argonaute.

Review

"Between Sir Richard and his nephew, the Bolitho series may sail on forever, and that's just fine." -- Kirkus Review

"Impeccable naval detail and plenty of action." -- Sunday Telegraph

"One of our foremost writers of Naval Fiction." -- Sunday Times

"One of the foremost writers of naval fiction." -- Sunday Times of London

About the Author

Alexander Kent, pen name of Douglas Edward Reeman, joined the British Navy at 16, serving on destroyers and small craft during World War II, and eventually rising to the rank of lieutenant. He has taught navigation to yachtsmen and has served as a script adviser for television and films. His books have been translated into nearly two dozen languages.