The Darkening Sea Author:Alexander Kent Returning to England after the dramatic capture of Martinique, Vice-Admiral Sir Richard Bolitho attains an all too brief respite from war and politics. But the shadow of a new conflict already darkens the horizon. The old enemy, France, forges an uneasy alliance with America - threatening the safety of British trade routes. Although ordered imme... more »diately to the Indian Ocean, Bolitho?s thoughts are of his own - and the Navy?s - past. Both Nelson and Collingwood died in their country?s service. For the Navy?s newest Admiral, is there life beyond the sea itself?« less