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 This is the official website for English author Douglas Reeman, a master storyteller of the sea, from the time of Nelson to the twentieth century. Under his pen name, Alexander Kent, the former officer in the Royal Navy continues to chronicle the adventures under sail of Richard and Adam Bolitho. As Douglas Reeman, he writes about naval action during the twentieth century, with a primary focus on Britain's Royal Navy.This is the only official website designed for and maintained with the full co-operation of Douglas Reeman/Alexander Kent. Please explore and enjoy the coves and inlets of Douglas Reeman's long and distinguished writing career as you browse through this site. Author's Treasure Chest The author has a number of mint-condition hardcover and paperback reprints of Douglas Reeman and Alexander Kent novels available for the cover price plus postage. Please e-mail for details if there are books missing from your collection. Books may be signed on request. New Adam Bolitho Novel Douglas Reeman, writing as Alexander Kent, is at work on his new Adam Bolitho novel, In the King's Name, which is scheduled for publication in early 2011. Kimberley Reeman's Coronach  Kimberley Jordan Reeman's novel, Coronach, is a historical epic of the eighteenth century, spanning forty-four years and three generations is set in Britain, the Caribbean, America, and France on the eves of their respective revolutions."Coronach possesses an uncommon quality of writing once referred to as 'Literature'," says L. E. Morgan of Toronto, Canada. "With a plot as rich as Dickens and a mood reminscent of Hardy, this is a rare and powerful novel that satisfies ... A brilliant book." 50 Years and Counting  Douglas Reeman celebrated his 51st anniversary as a published author with the launch in the United Kingdom of The Glory Boys on 5 June 2009. The author has published 37 novels under his own name and another 27 titles in the Richard and Adam Bolitho series under his pen name, Alexander Kent. At present, Douglas Reeman has over 34 million copies of his books in print.New Interview Douglas Reeman was interviewed by George Jepson, editor of the online publication Quarterdeck. Click on interview to read the author's recollections over the past 50 years. Personal Recollections Close associates of Douglas Reeman, including his wife and literary partner, Kim, recently shared their personal recollections of his distinguished writing career. Click on recollections to read their remarks. 'Homecoming' Click on 'Homecoming' to read the Alexander Kent short story about Richard Bolitho. 'Homecoming' was originally published in 1994 by the Thames Police Association Journal. Purchasing Books Douglas Reeman and Alexander Kent novels are available in the United Kingdom from fine book dealers, and in the United States from Tall Ships Books (which will soon be online) and from select shops. |
The sketch in the home page header is by English marine artist Geoffrey Huband. The White Ensign is by English marine artist Tony Fernandes.
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