Stand Into Danger

<p><b><i>Perfect for fans of Patrick O'Brian and C. S. Forester this is an enthralling edge-of-your-seat maritime tale from <u>multi-million copy seller Alexander Kent</u> - a real page turner!</i></b><br><b><br>'One of our foremost writers of naval fiction' - <i>THE SUNDAY TIMES</i></b><br><b>'This is the third time I have started reading the Bolitho novels. Never get bored and especially not with this one' -- ***** Reader review<br>'The only downside of this book is when it ends'-- ***** Reader review<br>'I can't get enough of Bolitho'-- ***** Reader review<br>'I don't think there is a better writer in this genre.' -- ***** Reader review<br>'Action and intrigue all the way.' -- ***** Reader review</b><br>****************************************************************<br><b>1774</b>: <b>Bolitho</b> is now a newly appointed third lieutenant joining the 28-gun frigate <b><i>Destiny</i></b> at Plymouth. It is a far step from midshipman's berth to wardroom - and at a time when most of the fleet is laid up Bolitho is considered fortunate.<br><br>Bolitho's promotion is tinged by personal sadness but his new captain soon points out that Bolitho's loyalty is to him the ship and His Britannic Majesty - in that order.<br><br>Despatched on a secret mission far south to <b>Rio</b> and then to the <b>Caribbean</b> <i>Destiny</i> and her company face the hazards of conspiracy treason and piracy - and as the little ship sails on Bolitho has to learn how to accept his new responsibilities as a King's officer. <br><br><b>A</b><b>ll amid broadside battles at sea and the clash of swords in hand-to-hand actions...!</b><br><br><b>Richard Bolitho's adventures continue in <i>In Gallant Company</i>. Have you read <i>Midshipman Bolitho and the Avenger </i>and <i>Band of Brothers</i> where his adventures begin? </b></p>