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H.M.S. Saracen
- Narrated by: David Rintoul
- Length: 10 hrs and 58 mins
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Summary
Malta 1941. To most people H.M.S. Saracen is just an ugly, obsolete ship with an equally ugly recent history: her last commander is due for court-martial after shelling the troops he was sent to protect.
But to Captain Richard Chesnaye she brings back memories - memories of the First World War when he and the old monitor went through the Gallipoli campaign together. It seems that captain and ship are both past their best. But as the war enters a new phase Chesnaye senses the possibility of a fresh, significant role - for him and the Saracen.
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- Ceri
- 17-10-12
Ripping stuff
I started reading Douglass Reeman/Alexander Kent novels since I started working for one of his print publishers twenty or so years ago, and enjoyed them all. Unfortunately, since losing the greater part of my sight last year, I've relied on audiobooks. I was more than happy to see so many of his books on Audible.
H.M.S. Saracen was not a let down at all, and is amongst his best. The climactic sea battle was particulrly enthralling; so much so that I stood up to listen to it.
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- Youngstuts
- 04-08-18
The best of Reemam;s books I have listened too
HMS Saracen is the best book by Douglas Reeman that I have listened so far although I highly recommend all of his books. I have listened to 17 to date. Reeman's stories have a similar pattern that includes a hero, a relationship with a woman, a dislike of some senior figure, plenty of well-described action. Although works of fictioons calls upon historical fact. Saracen breaks the Reeman mold by seeing our hero from beginning to end. I will not spoil the story by saying more but I had a lump in my throat at the end and reflected on it for several days. The narrator, David Rintoul, is also the best I have listened to on Audible, he brings the listener into the story so well.
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- Nick
- 10-01-20
Well worth a listen
My first Douglas Reeman book and glad I chose it too. Split into two parts between First and Second World Wars where the main character takes different roles in the same ship. Very atmospheric and bloody at times with a sad surprising ending perfectly performed by David Rintoul.
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- Stephen
- 13-03-18
the best
Just one of my favourites i cried 40 years ago i cried today. the best
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- Angus
- 26-06-21
A cut above most other Reeman books
I love Douglas Reeman. Some of his books can be quite samey and formulaic - same characters, different ship, different theatre. This is still familiar Reeman stuff but it’s a cut above the others. The Gallipoli narrative is pretty thrilling and the conclusion is Reeman at his best. You’re right there on the bridge.
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- Nick Wayne
- 31-05-21
predictable
formulaic, knew what would happen before it did. no more by this author, well read though.
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- Ian
- 01-01-21
Pure excellence
First class story told by an experienced narrator.
Douglas Reeman knows how to write a story
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- greg archer
- 01-01-21
Superb.... Typical Reeman stuff.
Action packed, stirring and uplifting.
Clever twist at the end.
All good stuff.
Not my first by this author, not my last either.....
Keep it up Doug
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- John Pearse
- 12-07-20
A gripping tale of valour and a long relationship
A strong relationship of a ship and man over two conflicts, a tale of faith in each other.
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- Robert Turner
- 15-02-20
Good listening
I read this book a long time ago. So I choose to listen to it on audible. David Rintoul is a brilliant narrator and brings the story alive. I have read most of Douglas's reemans books years ago and I am enjoying them once again on aubible. This is indeed one of my favourites it goes from ww1 to ww2 good characters, great action. Highly recommended.
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