From AudioFile
This remarkable reading of one entry in Kent's seagoing Bolitho series is excellent. Michael Jayston reads a story full of action and painful romance--his pace is measured, and yet his British voice breathes intensity and conviction. Like C.S. Forester's Hornblower, Admiral Bolitho is loosely patterned after the real historical figure, Lord Nelson, down to an adulterous scandal and manner of death. This book concentrates on a nephew, Captain Adam Bolitho, and the listener cannot put it down. D.R.W. © AudioFile 2002, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine
Book Description
Set on the eve of Waterloo, this book opens the second era of the Bolitho chronicles. Battling pirates and slavers, Adam Bolitho, captain of the Unrivalled, stands alone at the dawn of a new era in history, poised to take up the intrigue, the duty, and the bond with the sea which are his legacy.
About the Author
Alexander Kent is the pseudonym of Douglas Reeman, a contemporary British writer. Reeman joined the British Navy at 16 and served on destroyers and small craft during World War II, eventually rising to lieutenant. He later worked as a London detective and has served as a script advisor for television and film. He travels extensively, scouting locations for his books. Drawing on his extensive experience and research, Alexander Kent writes with engaging authenticity. His best-selling Richard Bolitho Novels (numbering 24 volumes) have achieved world-wide sales of over 20 million copies and have been translated into nearly two dozen languages.
Second to None, Vol. 24 FROM THE PUBLISHER
As if from a dream, Adam Bolitho awakens to his responsibilities as captain of the Unrivalled. Set on the eve of Waterloo, Second to None is Alexander Kentᄑs latest addition to his long Bolitho chronicle and the opening of its second age. Battling pirates and slavers, Adam stands alone at the dawn of a new era in history, poised to take up the intrigue, the duty, and the bond with the sea which are his legacy.
FROM THE CRITICS
AudioFile
Kent's popular Bolitho series presses on, despite the demise of Admiral Richard Bolitho. The series, and this work, now centers on Captain Adam Bolitho, nephew of the late admiral and captain of the frigate HMS UNRIVALLED. This tale takes place in the Mediterranean on the eve of Waterloo. Bolitho and and his ship take on Barbary pirates and slavers; he also avenges his uncle's death. David Rintoul's strong voice gives a a splendid performance. M.T.F. (c) AudioFile 2001, Portland, Maine