Bolitho book 20 · 1992
Beyond the Reef
In 1808, Vice-Admiral Bolitho sails for the Cape of Good Hope, but his ship is wrecked on the African coast and the survivors must fight to live.
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Book facts
- Author
- Alexander Kent
- Series
- Bolitho, book 20 of 29
- Published
- 1992
- Setting
- Set in Falmouth
- Characters charted
- 4
- Chart confidence
- Medium
Who is in Beyond the Reef
4 recurring or key characters from Alexander Kent’s chart.
Lead 1
- Richard BolithoRoyal Navy officer from Falmouth, midshipman to admiral
Major 2
- Thomas HerrickBolitho's lifelong friend and fellow officer
- John AlldayBolitho's coxswain
Minor and cameo 1
- Adam BolithoRichard's nephew, later a captain in his own right
Also featuring these characters
Other Alexander Kent books that share the most characters with Beyond the Reef.
- With All Despatch1988 · Bolitho · 4 shared charactersBuy on Amazon
- For My Country's Freedom1995 · Bolitho · 4 shared charactersBuy on Amazon
- Honour This Day1987 · Bolitho · 4 shared charactersBuy on Amazon
- Cross of St George1996 · Bolitho · 4 shared charactersBuy on Amazon