Bolitho book 18 · 1988
With All Despatch
In 1792, Bolitho, without a frigate, patrols the Nore with three small cutters to catch smugglers, and is then ordered to recover a royal ransom.
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Book facts
- Author
- Alexander Kent
- Series
- Bolitho, book 18 of 29
- Published
- 1988
- Setting
- Set in Falmouth
- Characters charted
- 4
- Chart confidence
- Low
Who is in With All Despatch
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 With All Despatch.
- Colours Aloft!1986 · Bolitho · 4 shared charactersBuy on Amazon
- Beyond the Reef1992 · Bolitho · 4 shared charactersBuy on Amazon
- Success to the Brave1983 · Bolitho · 4 shared charactersBuy on Amazon
- The Darkening Sea1993 · Bolitho · 4 shared charactersBuy on Amazon