Ive been an admirer of reeman s storytelling for many years and have now read a couple of the blackwood family series. The greatest enemy by douglas reeman and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The last raider, a difficult book to find, seemed to fit the bill. Douglas reeman ebooks epub and pdf format douglas reeman ebooks. Jan 30, 2017 british novelist douglas edward reeman, creator of the richard bolitho series, has died. He gets at odd corners of the naval conflict during ww2 and crafts a nice thriller in that space. Douglas reeman ebooks epub and pdf downloads ebookmall. By using this site, you agree we can set and use cookies. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. To all appearances she is a harmless merchant vessel. Douglas reeman douglas edward reeman 19242017 was born in thames ditton, surrey, england.
Douglas edward reeman was a british author who has written many historical fiction books on the royal navy, mainly set during either world war ii or the napoleonic wars. At last the british agreed to send them a small flotilla of motor torpedo boats under the command of john devane. It is december 1917, germany opens the final, bitter round of the w. Auto suggestions are available once you type at least 3 letters. Douglas reeman, the novelist, who has died aged 92, was a master of the nautical adventure yarn, with worldwide sales of more than 34 million books. At present, more than 34 million copies of his books are in print. The lion roaring here is german, but rintouls voice is distinctly british, with the music we have come to expect from that nations most gifted narrators.
Read with blood and iron by douglas reeman available from rakuten kobo. Douglas reeman novels page 2 douglas reemans official. Douglas reeman is a british author of historical naval fiction, both under his real name and as alexander kent. He has written 37 novels under his own name as well as 28 novels featuring richard and adam bolitho under the pseudonym alexander kent. This is the only official website designed for and maintained with the full cooperation of the authors wife and literary partner, kimberley reeman. In the first part, midshipman chesnaye joins his first ship, the hms saracen in 1915 and sees naval life for what it is with petty rules and sometimes sadistic officers. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards.
With blood and iron ebook by douglas reeman 9781473506428. This was the firstdouglas reeman novel i ever read. Douglas edward reeman, born at thames ditton 15 october 1924 age 90, is a british author who has written many historical fiction books on the royal navy, mainly set during either world war ii or the napoleonic wars. The last raider by reeman, douglas and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A historical novel opening in december 1917, when germany opens the final, bitter round of war with a new and deadly weapon in the struggle for the seas. Douglas reeman has 92 books on goodreads with 41072 ratings. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. The last raider by douglas reeman, 9780099591580, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
Read the last raider by douglas reeman available from rakuten kobo. Douglas reeman served in the royal navy in the atlantic and mediterranean campaigns during. But the russians one real weakness was on the water. Douglas reeman also known as alexander kent of the bolitho adventures, spins an enthralling tale of the perils of wwll at sea, in torpedo run. I got it for christmas in1977 and read it in high school. He was only 16 years old at the time, but managed to enlist and start out as a midshipman on destroyers, a.
Here we have one of his darlings, a german merchant raider, running amok in the indian ocean. He writes the richard bolitho series as well as the blackwood family series aka royal marines. Douglas edward reeman 15 october 1924 23 january 2017, who also used the pseudonym alexander kent, was a british author who wrote many historical novels about the royal navy, mainly set during either world war ii or the napoleonic wars. I have always loved douglas reeman books and thought this was great.
Reeman joined the royal navy in 1940, at the age of 16, and served during world war ii and the korean war. Audiobooks douglas reeman douglas reeman audio books alexander kent is the pseudonym of douglas edward reeman, a british author who has written a number of historical fiction books on the royal navy, mainly set during either world war ii or the napoleonic wars. Reeman, who also wrote under the name alexander kent, was lieutenantcommander of the royal naval reserve. With blood and iron is an enthralling tale from the master storyteller of the sea. Douglas reeman served in the royal navy in the atlantic and mediterranean campaigns during world war two. Cover of the last raider by douglas reeman raiders, cover, books, movie. He was only 16 years old at the time, but managed to enlist and start out as a midshipman on destroyers, a fete that was not to be scoffed at. For valour ebook by douglas reeman rakuten kobo audiobooks, best sellers. Its december 1917, and germany has very nearly lost the war. A two part dramatisation of the novel by douglas reeman, following the naval career of richard chesnaye. Germany opens the final, bitter round of the war with a new and deadly weapon in the struggle for the seas the vulcan sails from kiel harbour. I dont get time to read these days so i listened to it in my car, made the journey to and from work much more bearable.
The last raider isbn 9780099591580 pdf epub douglas. He wrote a total of 68 novels, selling 34 million copies in twenty languages. Douglas reeman a historical novel opening in december 1917, when germany opens the final, bitter round of war with a new and deadly weapon in the struggle for the seas. Isbn 0091801141 the last raider is set on board a german commerce raider, the vulkan, in the last year of the first world war. Additional gift options are available when buying one ebook at a time. Douglas reemans most popular book is battlecruiser. The last raider by douglas reeman overdrive rakuten.
The last raider ebook by douglas reeman rakuten kobo. The vulkan set sail from kiel in february 1918 and was on its last mission when world war i ended. Reeman joined the royal navy in 1940, at the age of 16, and served during world war ii and the. Jan 26, 2017 douglas reeman, the novelist, who has died aged 92, was a master of the nautical adventure yarn, with worldwide sales of more than 34 million books. Germany opens the final, bitter round of the war with a. Discover book depositorys huge selection of douglas reeman books online. Follow douglas reeman and explore their bibliography from s douglas reeman author page. Douglas reeman alexander kent book series in order. Douglas reeman served in the royal navy in the atlantic. On the black sea, the russians were fighting a desperate battle to regain control. Although he came from an army family, when wwii broke out, reeman decided to join the navy. Ive been looking for a good sea story, something involving germanys ww1 commerce raiders. The last raider by douglas reeman and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
I was surprised that there were commerce raiders in world war i. Germany opens the final round of the war with a new weapon, the vulcan, in the struggle for the seas. Then, striking west and south to the open seas, to sink and destroy every ship, every cargo before it could be delivered to the enemies of the fatherland. The last raider by douglas reeman fantastic fiction. Dawn like thunder by douglas reeman and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The last raider ebook douglas reeman auteur the last raider is from the master storyteller of the sea, douglas reeman who also writes under pseudonym alexander kent. For more details of these cookies and how to disable them, see our cookie policy. But her peaceful lines conceal a merciless firepower. Englishnovelist douglas reeman, a master storyteller of the sea, from the time of nelson to the twentieth century, thrilled an audiences for nearly 60 years.
I was surprised that therewere commerce raiders in world war i. Novelist douglas reeman was born in thames ditton, surrey, england, in 1924. The last raider by douglas reeman free mobi epub ebooks download. The last raider by douglas reeman book cover, description, publication history. First of all she had to break through the british blockade. Douglas reeman audiobooks download instantly today. Douglas reeman audiobooks collection free pdf ebooks. Douglas edward reeman who also used the pseudonym alexander kent, was a british author. Douglas reeman is a one trick pony, but he performs his trick well, over and over and over. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. The last raider by douglas reeman free ebooks download. I love the feeling that youre reading what could be a war film script as the accuracy and adventure are equally balanced with another straight forward storyline, in this case a. Douglas reeman books list of books by author douglas reeman.
Buy the last raider by reeman, douglas from amazons fiction books store. Books by douglas reeman author of battlecruiser goodreads. Reeman was born in thames ditton, surrey, son of charles percy and ada reeman. Foundations of canadian college english, 1996, nadine edwards. Handelskrieg, trade war is a form of naval warfare used to destroy or disrupt logistics of the enemy on the open sea by attacking its merchant shipping, rather than engaging its combatants or enforcing a blockade against them. The last raider book by douglas reeman thriftbooks. The last raider is from the master storyteller of the sea, douglas reeman who also writes under pseudonym alexander kent. The last raider by douglas reeman is available in these.
He joined the british navy at 16, serving on destroyers and small craft during world war ii and eventually rising to lieutenant. The vulkan is a german ship the last raider a converted banana boat sent out, with guns hidden, to kill allied ships. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. See more ideas about adventure novels, books and retail websites. Douglas reeman in december 1917 germany opens the final, bitter round of the war with a new and deadly weapon in the struggle for the seas. The last raider isbn 9780099591580 pdf epub douglas reeman. Douglas edward reeman 19242017 was born in thames ditton, surrey, england. Unfortunately, douglas reeman in the last raider was unable to keep weak subplots to the periphery of his dramatic historical fiction about an imperial german commerce raider at the normally, a story has some quirks that can bog the plot down, but if an author can avoid making those weak points a central tenant of the book, they wont dock many.
In real life, reeman enlisted in the royal navy in 1940 when he was 16 and served during world war ii and the korean war. See all books authored by douglas reeman, including badge of glory, and the first to land, and more on. The vulcan appears to be a harmless merchant vessel. Douglas reeman audiobooks collection 33 unabridged books. Douglas reeman audiobooks collection free pdf ebooks downloads. I got it for christmas in 1977 and read it in high school. The last raider by douglas reeman paperback, 1976 for.
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