Bolitho book 21 · 1993
The Darkening Sea
In 1809, Bolitho returns to England after the capture of Martinique, and is then ordered to the Indian Ocean as France threatens British trade.
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Book facts
- Author
- Alexander Kent
- Series
- Bolitho, book 21 of 29
- Published
- 1993
- Setting
- Set in Falmouth
- Characters charted
- 4
- Chart confidence
- Low
Who is in The Darkening Sea
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 The Darkening Sea.
- The Only Victor1990 · Bolitho · 4 shared charactersBuy on Amazon
- Cross of St George1996 · Bolitho · 4 shared charactersBuy on Amazon
- With All Despatch1988 · Bolitho · 4 shared charactersBuy on Amazon
- Honour This Day1987 · Bolitho · 4 shared charactersBuy on Amazon