Enemy in Sight (Richard Bolitho Novels/Alexander Kent No 10)
Worth buying if: You follow Alexander Kent’s Richard Bolitho chronology and naval career arcs.
Skip it if: You prefer contemporary settings rather than historical naval warfare.
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Summary
Set in Alexander Kent's Richard Bolitho series, Enemy in Sight follows Captain Bolitho as he maneuvers frigates, men and strategy through a tense naval engagement that tests command, loyalty and seamanship over 366 pages.
Why this book now
Fans of classic Age of Sail storytelling will find Alexander Kent’s Bolitho at full force in this McBooks edition, a solid pick for readers revisiting naval adventure fiction.
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Good fit if you want...
- You follow Alexander Kent’s Richard Bolitho chronology and naval career arcs.
- You enjoy rigging-and-tactics detail in Age of Sail frigate combat scenes.
Maybe skip if...
- You prefer contemporary settings rather than historical naval warfare.
- You want short, plot-only thrillers—this 366‑page book builds atmosphere and command dynamics.
- You only want something with very current references and examples.
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Exact edition: Edition shown · ISBN-13 9780935526608
Worth buying if: You follow Alexander Kent’s Richard Bolitho chronology and naval career arcs.
Skip it if: You prefer contemporary settings rather than historical naval warfare.
Check Amazon for the current price and availability of this exact edition.
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Reading commitment
Steady Needs some room
At 366 pages, expect a moderate investment: immersive sea passages, tactical setups and character-driven leadership scenes over several sittings.
What stands out here
This McBooks 1999 edition preserves Alexander Kent’s detailed seamanship and the tenth-volume placement in the Richard Bolitho novels, useful for series readers tracking continuity.
Best way to approach it
Read patiently to absorb Kent’s naval terminology and layered battle planning; mark passages of tactics and character exchanges to follow Bolitho’s decisions.
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Exact edition: ISBN-13 9780935526608
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