Alexander Kent
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Alexander Kent is the pseudonym of the British novelist Douglas Edward Reeman. At age 16 he joined the British Royal Navy, and served during World War II. He eventually rose to the rank of lieutenant. In addition to being an author, Reeman has also taught the art of navigation for yachting and served as a technical advisor for films.
Reeman's debut novel, A Prayer for the Ship was published in 1958. Writing under the name Kent, this author is most famous for his series of Napoleonic Naval Stories, whose central character is Richard Bolitho.
Bibliography
Books in series order by the year they are set in (with year published)
- 1772 - Richard Bolitho, Midshipman (1975)
- 1773 - Midshipman Bolitho and the 'Avenger' (1978)
- 1774 - Stand Into Danger (1980)
- 1777 - In Gallant Company (1977)
- 1778 - Sloop Of War (1972)
- 1782 - To Glory We Steer (1968)
- 1784 - Command a King's Ship (1973)
- 1789 - Passage To Mutiny (1976)
- 1792 - With All Despatch (1988)
- 1793 - Form Line of Battle! (1969)
- 1794 - Enemy In Sight! (1970)
- 1797 - Flag Captain (1971)
- 1798 - Signal - Close Action! (1974)
- 1800 - The Inshore Squadron (1977)
- 1801 - A Tradition Of Victory (1981)
- 1802 - Success To The Brave (1983)
- 1803 - Colours Aloft! (1986)
- 1804 - Honour This Day (1987)
- 1806 - The Only Victor (1990)
- 1808 - Beyond The Reef (1992)
- 1809 - The Darkening Sea (1993)
- 1811 - For My Country's Freedom (1995)
- 1813 - Cross Of St. George (1996)
- 1814 - Sword of Honour (1998)
- 1815 - Second to None (1999)
- 1815 - Relentless Pursuit (2001)
- 1817 - Man of War (2003)
Links
Douglas Reeman official site (http://www.bolithomaritimeproductions.com/)de:Douglas Reeman