Description
Richard Bolitho: Midshipman by Alexander Kent launches the much-loved Richard Bolitho naval series, introducing readers to a young man destined for greatness on the high seas. Set in 1772, the story begins in Portsmouth, where sixteen-year-old Bolitho prepares to join HMS Gorgon on a dangerous voyage to the west coast of Africa. The mission—to uphold the might of the King’s Navy—will test his courage, loyalty, and skill against treacherous waters and human greed alike.
With vivid maritime detail and the authenticity of a seasoned naval historian, Alexander Kent (the pen name of Douglas Reeman) captures the raw life aboard an eighteenth-century warship. Bolitho’s journey from an eager midshipman to a leader of men unfolds with drama, humanity, and heart, making this first instalment both a gripping adventure and a portrait of coming of age at sea.
Richly written and full of seafaring spirit, Richard Bolitho — Midshipman is ideal for readers who enjoy nautical adventures, historical fiction, and stirring tales of courage and honour.
