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But a routine passage from Plymouth to Guernsey in an untried schooner becomes, for Bolitho, a passage from midshipman to King's officer, tempering the promise of the future wit the bitter price of maturity. |
1774. The new year seems to offer Richard Bolitho and his friend Martyn Dancer the culmination of a dream. Both have been recommended for promotion, although they have not yet gained the coveted lieutenant's commission.|
Author: Alexander Kent Title: Band of Brothers Series: Bolitho First Published by: William Heinemann Place: London Format: HC Date: 2005 ISBN-10: 0434010103 ISBN-13: 9780434010103 |
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