Stand into Danger: : a Gripping, Action-Packed Adventure on the High Seas from the Master Storyteller of the Sea

The year is 1774 and Bolitho is now a newly appointed third lieutenant joining the 28-gun frigate Destiny at Plymouth. It is a far step from midshipman's berth to wardroom - and at a time when most of the fleet is laid up Bolitho is considered fortunate. Bolitho's promotion is tinged by personal sadness, but his new captain soon points out that Bolitho's loyalty is to him, the ship and His Britannic Majesty - in that order. Despatched on a secret mission far south to Rio and then to the Caribbean, Destiny and her company face the hazards of conspiracy, treason and piracy - and, as the little ship sails on, Bolitho has to learn amid broadside battles at sea and the clash of swords in hand-to-hand actions how to accept his new responsibilities as a King's officer. From Library Journal Published in 1977, 1975, and 1980, respectively, these are the first three installations in Kent's ongoing series of the adventures of protagonist Richard Bolitho. The plots follow Bolitho's various exploits in the Royal Navy in the late 19th century. McBooks will eventually reprint all 23 Bolitho novels. Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc. Review "'Shipwreck, survival... a spirited battle... a splendid yarn' The Times Praise for Alexander Kent: 'One of our foremost writers of naval fiction' Sunday Times" --Sunday Times One of our foremost writers of naval fiction. Sunday Times --Sunday Times __Fixed,_rt_yes,Action & Adventure,Fiction,Historical,Napoleonic Wars; 1800-1815,Naval Battles - History - 18th Century Perfect for fans of Patrick O'Brian and C. S. Forester, this is an enthralling, edge-of-your-seat maritime tale from multi-million copy seller Alexander Kent - a real page turner! 'One of our foremost writers of naval fiction' - THE SUNDAY TIMES 'This is the third time I have started reading the Bolitho novels. Never get bored and especially not with this one' — ***** Reader review 'The only downside of this book is when it ends'— ***** Reader review 'I can't get enough of Bolitho'— ***** Reader review 'I don't think there is a better writer in this genre.' — ***** Reader review 'Action and intrigue all the way.' — ***** Reader review **************************************************************** 1774 : Bolitho is now a newly appointed third lieutenant joining the 28-gun frigate Destiny at Plymouth. It is a far step from midshipman's berth to wardroom - and, at a time when most of the fleet is laid up, Bolitho is considered fortunate. Bolitho's promotion is tinged by personal sadness, but his new captain soon points out that Bolitho's loyalty is to him, the ship and His Britannic Majesty - in that order. Despatched on a secret mission far south to Rio and then to the Caribbean , Destiny and her company face the hazards of conspiracy, treason and piracy - and, as the little ship sails on, Bolitho has to learn how to accept his new responsibilities as a King's officer. A ll amid broadside battles at sea and the clash of swords in hand-to-hand actions...! Richard Bolitho's adventures continue in In Gallant Company . Have you read Midshipman Bolitho and the Avenger and Band of Brothers where his adventures begin? The year is 1774 and Bolitho is the third lieutenant joining the 28-gun frigate Destiny at Plymouth. Despatched on a secret mission far south to Rio and then to the Caribbean, Destiny and her company face the hazards of conspiracy, treason and piracy - and, as the little ship sails on, Bolitho has to learn amid broadside battles at sea. Richard Bolitho thrust some coins into the hand of the man who had carried his sea-chest to the jetty and shivered in the damp air.