Success to the Brave
Success to the Brave by Alexander Kent, published by Hutchinson in 1983, is a historical fiction novel that spans 284 pages. The story unfolds in the spring of 1802, when Richard Bolitho is called to the Admiralty in London and tasked with a challenging mission that he finds distasteful. Despite receiving an advanced promotion to vice-admiral, Bolitho grapples with the personal conflict of leaving his pregnant wife as he embarks on a journey aboard the Achates, navigating the complexities of diplomacy and military duty during a time of fragile peace.
Readers will find a narrative rich in action and adventure, as Bolitho sails to Boston and the Caribbean, facing the intricacies of war and military strategy. The plot delves into themes of duty, leadership, and the tensions arising from colonial disputes, highlighting the challenges of balancing personal desires with professional obligations. This edition offers a glimpse into the historical context of early 19th-century naval conflicts, making it a notable addition for those interested in sea stories and military fiction.
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In the spring of 1802 Richard Bolitho is summoned to the Admiralty in London and given his orders for a difficult and, to him, distasteful task. Even an advanced promotion to vice-admiral to make him one of the youngest ever appointed does not compensate for his sudden and thankless mission. Bolitho and his wife are expecting their first child, and for once he is loath to quit the land for the demands of duty. The Peace of Amiens, signed a few weeks earlier, is already showing signs of strain as the old enemies wrangle over the return of colonial possessions won and lost during the war. In the little sixty-four-gun Achates Bolitho sails West for Boston, and thence to the Caribbean where he must hand over the island of San Felipe to the French. Bolitho discovers that to be a man of diplomacy is not enough, and as threat and counter-threat weave a web of intrigue around his lonely command he balances success against the danger to the men who must follow him even to the cannon’s mouth.
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