The Charles Dollimore Naval Adventures
(2025)(A book in the Charles Dollimore series)
An omnibus of novels by M C Smith
AN ABSOLUTELY GRIPPING SERIES OF WORLD WAR TWO NAVAL ADVENTURES
Captain Charles Dollimore is a Royal Navy officer of the old school — he wears a crisp uniform, is precise in command and relentless in pursuit of his mission. But beneath the surface lies a man haunted by the ghosts of Jutland. He doesn't hold a romanticised view of naval warfare, only a sombre, clear-eyed understanding of what it costs. He may be tired, flawed and occasionally uncertain, but in the most dangerous moments he becomes something rare: a commander who leads not for glory, but to prevent history from repeating itself.
Perfect for fans of C.S. Forester, Patrick O’Brian, Douglas Reeman, Alexander Fullerton, Philip McCutchan and Julian Stockwin.
IN THIS GRIPPING SERIES:
Book 1 THE NORTHERN BLOCKADE
Autumn 1939. Captain Charles Dollimore, veteran of Jutland and now master of HMS Burscombe, is deployed to enforce the economic blockade of Nazi Germany. With the stormy North Sea as their battleground, Dollimore and his crew must intercept enemy raiders and hold the line against a rising tide of submarines and mines. But Dollimore is still haunted by the mistakes and losses of the First World War. Can he overcome the ghosts of his past to lead his men in a fight for survival?
Book 2 FIRE IN THE FJORD
Winter 1940. Following the Altmark Incident, HMS Burscombe is ordered north to assist Britain’s desperate gamble against German aggression in Scandinavia. For Dollimore, this mission is personal — his son Philip is serving in the same theatre. His must lead his crew through treacherous fjords and the bitter cold to secure the sea and save the lives of the British troops on the ground.
PRAISE FOR THE CHARLES DOLLIMORE SERIES:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘Smith's knowledge and appreciation for Royal Navy history around the two World Wars is clear throughout this story . . . excellent first tale!’ M. T. G.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘So realistic you can taste the salt air.’ Billy B.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘I could not put this book down . . . great summer read for those interested in fictional naval stories (with a few interesting facts thrown in for special measure).''' L.V. S.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘A novel with guts . . . the great characterisation, historical fiction and naval detail make for a very good read.’ Anthony S.P.
⭐️⭐️⭐'''⭐️⭐️ ‘Absolutely outstanding . . . From my own seafaring knowledge I could not fault a thing.’ BobL
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐��� ‘Really enjoyed the build-up of action.’ David P.
⭐️��️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘Interesting storylines, both military and civilian.’ Keith
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘Great action, interesting characters, a well-told story.’ Amazon Customer
⭐️⭐️⭐'''⭐️⭐️ ‘Excellent . . . full of detail on both the action and the personal effect upon the various characters. I personally couldn't put the book down.’ Kindle Customer
Genre: Historical
Captain Charles Dollimore is a Royal Navy officer of the old school — he wears a crisp uniform, is precise in command and relentless in pursuit of his mission. But beneath the surface lies a man haunted by the ghosts of Jutland. He doesn't hold a romanticised view of naval warfare, only a sombre, clear-eyed understanding of what it costs. He may be tired, flawed and occasionally uncertain, but in the most dangerous moments he becomes something rare: a commander who leads not for glory, but to prevent history from repeating itself.
Perfect for fans of C.S. Forester, Patrick O’Brian, Douglas Reeman, Alexander Fullerton, Philip McCutchan and Julian Stockwin.
IN THIS GRIPPING SERIES:
Book 1 THE NORTHERN BLOCKADE
Autumn 1939. Captain Charles Dollimore, veteran of Jutland and now master of HMS Burscombe, is deployed to enforce the economic blockade of Nazi Germany. With the stormy North Sea as their battleground, Dollimore and his crew must intercept enemy raiders and hold the line against a rising tide of submarines and mines. But Dollimore is still haunted by the mistakes and losses of the First World War. Can he overcome the ghosts of his past to lead his men in a fight for survival?
Book 2 FIRE IN THE FJORD
Winter 1940. Following the Altmark Incident, HMS Burscombe is ordered north to assist Britain’s desperate gamble against German aggression in Scandinavia. For Dollimore, this mission is personal — his son Philip is serving in the same theatre. His must lead his crew through treacherous fjords and the bitter cold to secure the sea and save the lives of the British troops on the ground.
PRAISE FOR THE CHARLES DOLLIMORE SERIES:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘Smith's knowledge and appreciation for Royal Navy history around the two World Wars is clear throughout this story . . . excellent first tale!’ M. T. G.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘So realistic you can taste the salt air.’ Billy B.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘I could not put this book down . . . great summer read for those interested in fictional naval stories (with a few interesting facts thrown in for special measure).''' L.V. S.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘A novel with guts . . . the great characterisation, historical fiction and naval detail make for a very good read.’ Anthony S.P.
⭐️⭐️⭐'''⭐️⭐️ ‘Absolutely outstanding . . . From my own seafaring knowledge I could not fault a thing.’ BobL
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐��� ‘Really enjoyed the build-up of action.’ David P.
⭐️��️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘Interesting storylines, both military and civilian.’ Keith
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘Great action, interesting characters, a well-told story.’ Amazon Customer
⭐️⭐️⭐'''⭐️⭐️ ‘Excellent . . . full of detail on both the action and the personal effect upon the various characters. I personally couldn't put the book down.’ Kindle Customer
Genre: Historical
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