Colors Aloft - Richard Bolitho, Bk 18 Author:Alexander Kent The year is 1803. The ship is the Argonaute, a prize plundered from France. Its captain, Vice-Admiral Sir Richard Bolitho, must sail through dangerous waters toward a final battle with the Argonaute's former captain, Admiral Jobert. Sailing with an inexperienced crew, Bolitho faces the most challenging fight of his career. Threatened are the... more » lives of his young crew, his ship, and his career.
Bolitho races toward his destiny--the bloodiest of sea battles--where brave men are tested to their limits amidst the roar of cannons and the clang of swords along the decks...« less