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Honour this Day

By: Alexander Kent
Narrated by: Michael Jayston
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Summary

September 1804: England stands alone against France and the fleets of Spain, anticipating invasion. Vice-admiral Richard Bolitho has his own troubles to settle at home too. But his time on land is broken by an urgent summons from the King. Once more Bolitho hoists his flag above the veteran 74-gun ship Hyperion and sets sail - this time with a new squadron headed for the Caribbean. Ordered to plan and effect a daring raid on the Spanish Main, Bolitho spares himself nothing - from there to Antigua, where he rediscovers a passion that defies every convention and threatens his reputation. And the future of the Hyperion is at risk too. Set to clear the path to victory, there is a constant fear that this may be her final battle.

©1984 Alexander Kent (P)2014 Audible, Inc.

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I'm only a few chapters into the book but it is really grating on me to the extent that I'm not listening to the story but waiting for the next time I hear "Boleetho". It's beyond me why after listening to 16 or 17 books, the way in which the name of the main character is pronounced has to change. This one might have to be returned! Others might find this to be of no consequence, perhaps it's just me - I'm not sure.

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Bolitho

Why change the pronunciation of Bolitho after all these books?
It’s a Cornish name and normally pronounced Bol-eye-tho as in the previous books.

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Bit of a change

Good story but a bit disconcerting to hear the main character name pronounced differently from all the other books. Didn't Sound anything like David Jayston reading it yet at the end it did say he was reading it?

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Frustration

Why oh why after 18 books in the series does Michael Jayson change the way he pronounces “Bolitho”

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like the story but

I have enjoyed the story but very annoying that the narrator has suddenly changed the pronunciation of Richard Bolytho!

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Why?!

A good performance from Jayston usual. Incredibly happy to note that “grimace” is now pronounced “grim-ass” as opposed to “grim-ace”, which has been winding me up. But why, oh why, 19 books in has the pronunciation of “Bolitho” changed from “Bol-eye-though” to “Bol-ee-though”. At the direction of the author perhaps, but seems odd so far in. It’s very grating.

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Bol-eye-tho becomes Bol-ee-tho

Why oh why change the pronunciation of the main character's name this far in? I thought I might get used to it, but it was still as jarring at the end of the audiobook as at its beginning.

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why change his name!

as usual a great book, but for the love of God why change his name now

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What’s in a Name?!

Like many others, who have followed this series of audio books, I question the change in pronunciation? Why I wonder?

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Taking the ******

Story as good as ever but totally spoilt by ridiculous and continual mispronunciation of Bolitho. Very much enjoying the series but if it continues then I shall regretfully pull the plug and ditch it!

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