The Recurring Cast
Character guide · 29 books · 1968 to 2011 · Set in Falmouth

Alexander Kent

Historical fictionNaval adventure

Alexander Kent, the pen name of Douglas Reeman, followed Richard Bolitho of the Royal Navy from midshipman to admiral through the wars with America and France, and then his nephew Adam. The books were not written in story order.

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Alexander Kent books in order

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Bolitho

29 books · Set in FalmouthNaval adventure
  1. 1To Glory We Steer1968With Richard BolithoBuy on Amazon
  2. 2Form Line of Battle!1969With Richard BolithoBuy on Amazon
  3. 3Enemy in Sight!1970With Richard BolithoBuy on Amazon
  4. 4The Flag Captain1971With Richard BolithoBuy on Amazon
  5. 5Sloop of War1972With Richard BolithoBuy on Amazon
  6. 6Command a King's Ship1973With Richard BolithoBuy on Amazon
  7. 7Signal, Close Action!1974With Richard BolithoBuy on Amazon
  8. 8Richard Bolitho, Midshipman1975With Richard BolithoBuy on Amazon
  9. 9Passage to Mutiny1976With Richard BolithoBuy on Amazon
  10. 10In Gallant Company1977With Richard BolithoBuy on Amazon
  11. 11The Inshore Squadron1978With Richard BolithoBuy on Amazon
  12. 12Midshipman Bolitho and the Avenger1978With Richard BolithoBuy on Amazon
  13. 13Stand into Danger1980With Richard BolithoBuy on Amazon
  14. 14A Tradition of Victory1981With Richard BolithoBuy on Amazon
  15. 15Success to the Brave1983With Richard BolithoBuy on Amazon
  16. 16Colours Aloft!1986With Richard BolithoBuy on Amazon
  17. 17Honour This Day1987With Richard BolithoBuy on Amazon
  18. 18With All Despatch1988With Richard BolithoBuy on Amazon
  19. 19The Only Victor1990With Richard BolithoBuy on Amazon
  20. 20Beyond the Reef1992With Richard BolithoBuy on Amazon
  21. 21The Darkening Sea1993With Richard BolithoBuy on Amazon
  22. 22For My Country's Freedom1995With Richard BolithoBuy on Amazon
  23. 23Cross of St George1996With Richard BolithoBuy on Amazon
  24. 24Sword of Honour1998With Adam BolithoBuy on Amazon
  25. 25Second to None1999With Adam BolithoBuy on Amazon
  26. 26Relentless Pursuit2001With Adam BolithoBuy on Amazon
  27. 27Man of War2003With Adam BolithoBuy on Amazon
  28. 28Heart of Oak2007With Adam BolithoBuy on Amazon
  29. 29In the King's Name2011With Adam BolithoBuy on Amazon

Characters

4 recurring and key characters, with the book each one first appears in.

The Bolithos