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Command a King's Ship

By: Alexander Kent
Narrated by: Michael Jayston
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Spithead, 1784.

His Majesty's frigate, Undine, sets sail for India and the seas beyond. Europe may be at peace - but in colonial waters the promises of statesmen count for little and the bloody struggle for supremacy still goes on. Richard Bolitho would have cause to remember his admiral's words: 'The task I am giving you would be better handled by a squadron'.

©1975 Alexander Kent (P)2014 Audible, Inc. Historical Fiction War & Military Fiction Genre Fiction

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“One of our foremost writers of naval fiction.” ( Sunday Times, London)
Captivating Storytelling • Historical Perspective • Excellent Narration • Educational Content • Adventurous Plot

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The book is good to very good --- but the reader stinks!!

The reader seems to be in a great HURRY to get to the end --- "I guess so can get paid or make appointment that he is late for...!

Michael Jayston is NOT for me --- I shall pass on any book he reads in my future with Audible! Hope it is NOT my lose!!!

Love the SeaTell as Told through the British Eyes!

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the next book passage to mutiny isn't on audible just wish it was here so I could listen to it next

just wish the next book was here

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Buy extra credits and download as many Kent Bolitho books as you can. Then be transported in time and place(s), you will not regret it for this author is the king of his craft.

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If you could sum up Command a King's Ship in three words, what would they be?

Action adventure empire

What did you like best about this story?

I liked the area of the conflict, not just the run of the mill sailing but in the east indies with a new empire at stake

Have you listened to any of Michael Jayston’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No, but I was impressed with his performace and look forward to listening to many more

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Many, both out of pride and saddness well written

Any additional comments?

Look forward to listening to more

Great story and interesting backdrop of pirates

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Another great story of Richard Bolitho and his experiences in the Royal Navy. Most enjoyable.

Another great sea tale

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