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The Darkening Sea

By: Alexander Kent
Narrated by: Michael Jayston
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Returning to England after the dramatic capture of Martinique, Vice-Admiral Sir Richard Bolitho attains an all too brief respite from war and politics. But the shadow of a new conflict already darkens the horizon. The old enemy, France, forges an uneasy alliance with America - threatening the safety of British trade routes. Although ordered immediately to the Indian Ocean, Bolitho’s thoughts are of his own - and the Navy’s - past. Both Nelson and Collingwood died in their country’s service. For the Navy’s newest Admiral, is there life beyond the sea itself?
©1993 Highseas Authors Ltd (P)2014 Audible, Inc.
Historical Fiction Suspense Fiction France
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The Darkening sea

Another excellent story from Alexander Kent, story split with different events and battles
A good listen throughout, can’t wait for next instalment of this great story

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