The Fortune of War
of Patrick O'Brian
Series: Aubrey & Maturin #6
Description
An essential of the truly gripping book for the narrative addict is the creation of a whole, solidly living world for the imagination to inhabit, and O'Brian does this with prodigal specificity and generosity." âA.S. ByattCaptain Jack Aubrey, R. N., arrives in the Dutch East Indies to find himself appointed to the command of the fastest and best-armed frigate in the Navy. He and his friend Stephen Maturin take passage for England in a dispatch vessel. But the War of 1812 breaks out while they are en route. Bloody actions precipitate them both into new and unexpected scenes where Stephen's past activities as a secret agent return on him with a vengeance.
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Book Details
- Format Paperback
- Pages 355 pages
- Publisher W. W. Norton Company
- Publication Date August 17th 1991
- First Publication 1979
- Language English
- ISBN 9780393308136
- Edition Not informed
- Category Other
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