In Gallant Company

<p><b><i>Another gripping maritime adventure from <u>multi-million copy seller Alexander Kent</u> furthering the adventures of much loved Richard Bolitho. Fans of Patrick O'Brian and C. S. Forester will not be disappointed!</i></b><br><b><br>'One of our foremost writers of naval fiction' - <i>THE SUNDAY TIMES</i></b><br><b>'Shipwreck survival...a spirited battle...a splendid yarn'<i> - THE TIMES</i></b><br><b>'A great read that I couldn't put down. Have to say - better than Hornblower Lewrie etc' -- ***** Reader review</b><br><b>'Once you start it's hard to put down' -- ***** Reader review</b><br><b>'Kept me enthralled' -- ***** Reader review</b><br><b>'Great read from start to finish' -- ***** Reader review</b><br><b><br>*********************************************************************</b><br><b>1777</b>: the revolution in America has erupted into a full-scale war.<br><br>The navy's main task is to prevent military supplies from reaching <b>Washington's</b> armies and to destroy the fast-growing fleet of <b>French</b> and <b>American</b> privateers.<br><br>As a junior officer <b>Bolitho</b> is often bewildered by swiftly changing events but in a ship of the line under a hard and determined captain he has little opportunity for uncertainty. At a time of shortages and sudden death even a lieutenant can find himself faced with tasks and decisions more suitably given to officers of greater experience.<br><br><b>As the <i>Trojan</i> goes about her affairs the threat to Bolitho and his companions makes itself felt from New York to the Caribbean.</b></p>