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Sloop of War

Written by: Alexander Kent
Narrated by: Michael Jayston
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As the French enter the American War of Independence, young Richard Bolitho is given command of the fast, well-armed sloop Sparrow. He has a chance to prove his ability, but danger threatens - as real and deadly as the enemy itself.

©2006 Alexander Kent (P)2014 Audible, Inc. Historical Fiction

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