Beyond the Reef

by Alexander Kent

Overview

March 1806: Napoleon holds Portugal and threatens his old ally Spain. Vice-Admiral Sir Richard Bolitho is dispatched once more to the Cape of Good Hope to establish a permanent naval force.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780935526820
Publisher:	Globe Pequot Publishing
Publication date:	10/01/2005
Series:	Bolitho Series , #21
Pages:	350
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 1.03(d)

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.

Editorial Reviews

"Shipwreck, survival, a new mission to the West indies and, as ever, a spirited battle with the French complete a splendid yarn."  —The Times

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