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Form Line of Battle!

By: Alexander Kent
Narrated by: Michael Jayston
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The scene is Gibraltar, 1793. The gathering might of revolutionary France prepares to engulf Europe in another bloody war. As in the past, Britain will stand or fall by the fighting power of her fleet. For Richard Bolitho, the renewal of hostilities means a fresh command and the chance of action.

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"One of our foremost writers of naval fiction." ( Sunday Times, London)

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One of his best stories so far. Alexander Kent stories get better as the series progresses.

Equal to the revered Patrick O’Brian. Mr. Kent’s are bloodier and darker in comparison. I don’t know which is the more realistic. If you can stand the graphic violence, and the sudden loss of so many wonderful characters, then you enjoy this series.

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like your there on deck

alexander kent writes like he was there standing on the poop deck with bolitho. I look forward to hearing the rest of the books.

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Surprise Meeting !

Spoiler Alart ! Just when hero needs a lift, God grants him a reprieve. Guaranteed to put a smile on your face.

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superb

loved the book. writing is excellent . well told adventure . kept my attention and interest throughout

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Compares well with Master and Commander series.

Would you listen to Form Line of Battle! again? Why?

No, but only because there are several more in the series and I am hooked.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes

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Post Captain Bolitho Finally Finds A Bride...

Can a promotion be far behind? I mean HOW MANY enemies does Bolitho have to vanquish and destroy to warrant a promtion to the Admiralty?

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SWASH THAT BUCKLE !!

CLASSIC KENT WITH HIS TRADEMARK ACTION SCENES AND PROBLEM SITUATIONS OVERCOME BY GUILE ,PLANNING AND COURAGE.
HIS CHARACTERS ARE NOT ONE DIMENSIONAL.,AMBITION CONFLICTS WITH DUTY TO KING AND COUNTRY .MEN DO WHAT THEY MUST DO IN THE BRITISH NAVY AT THE TIME OF THE FRENCH REVOLUTION.

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Great book.

I loved it. I was afraid she was going to die thought.
Highly recommend it.

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Great Listen

I've read this book a score of times since high school, but the reader made it come alive again. Can't wait to listen to others in the series!

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love this series

love this series of books. only complaint is there are books missing it seems.... but I love what is here

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