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The Flag Captain

By: Alexander Kent
Narrated by: Michael Jayston
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Summary

April 1797, Falmouth Bay. As France continues her bitter struggle for supremacy on land and sea, the Royal Navy receives a crippling blow at home: the Great Mutiny. Returning home after eighteen months' continuous service, Flag Captain Richard Bolitho finds himself at the centre of the crisis. And his new commander, it seems, is a man who will brook no interference...

©1971 Alexander Kent (P)2014 Audible, Inc.
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Outstanding, as always

This is another great adventure and yet as original and different in its plot, its action and twists and turns as all the others in this outstanding series. As subtle and moving in parts as it is gripping and exciting in others.

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Plenty of bottom

Very well put together by the storyteller and author. Lots going on to keep you affixed to this salt going saga. little room for disappointment in my liking and plenty of depth!

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immersive listening

yet another compelling novel, full of historical interest, thrilling story, memorable characters and satisfying conclusion.

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Victory Again

again brilliant story excellently read. can not wait for the next book. I wait with anticipation.

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