Stand into Danger
Author: Alexander Kent
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,….Read More
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