The Flag Captain (The Bolitho Novels)
Worth buying if: You enjoy Alexander Kent's Richard Bolitho as a recurring protagonist.
Skip it if: You dislike detailed shipboard procedure or period sailing terminology.
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Summary
In The Flag Captain, Richard Bolitho faces political intrigue, deck-level tactics, and a high-stakes mission as he takes charge of a flagship during the Napoleonic wars; Kent blends shipboard detail with brisk action across 384 pages.
Why this book now
Readers seeking classic naval fiction can revisit Alexander Kent’s Bolitho for timeless seamanship and leadership drama on Nelson-era warships.
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- You enjoy Alexander Kent's Richard Bolitho as a recurring protagonist.
- You favor tight Napoleonic naval action and flagship command dilemmas.
- You dislike detailed shipboard procedure or period sailing terminology.
- You prefer contemporary settings or non-military literary fiction.
- You need the newest edition, freshest examples, or the most current framing.
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Exact edition: Edition shown · ISBN-13 9780935526660
Worth buying if: You enjoy Alexander Kent's Richard Bolitho as a recurring protagonist.
Skip it if: You dislike detailed shipboard procedure or period sailing terminology.
Check Amazon for the current price and availability of this exact edition.
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Reading commitment
Steady Needs some room
At roughly 384 pages, expect a moderate commitment: steady chapters of shipboard life, naval engagements, and leadership choices best consumed in focused sessions.
What stands out here
This McBooks reissue preserves Kent’s original 1999 prose and series continuity, highlighting Bolitho’s character development within the Bolitho Novels sequence.
Best way to approach it
Read with attention to naval terms and rank interactions—mapping characters and ship names helps track tactical scenes and political subplots.
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Exact edition: ISBN-13 9780935526660
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