Stand Into Danger (1980) By Alexander Kent
 
In 1774, Richard Bolitho is a newly appointed Third Lieutenant, joining the 28-gun frigate Destiny. Dispatched on a secret mission, Destiny and her company face the hazards of conspiracy, treason, and piracy. It is amidst the broadside battles and clashes of swords that Bolitho learns to accept his new responsibilities as a King's officer.
 
Alexander Kent is the author of twenty eight acclaimed books featuring Richard Bolitho. Under his own name, Douglas Reeman (1924-2017), and in the course of a career spanning forty five years, he has written over thirty novels and two non fiction books. His pseudonym 'Alexander Kent' was the name of a friend and naval officer who died during the Second World War. 
 
Hard Cover with Dust Jacket
296 pages
In Fair to Good Condition