The Mauritius Command (Aubrey-Maturin series, Book 4)
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| Rating | : | 4.92 (926 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0786184493 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 543 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-09-05 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Ashore without a command--and on half-pay to boot--Jack Aubrey's prayers are answered when Stephen Maturin shows up with a secret mission for him. The two men have been ordered to the Cape of Good Hope. . Alas, two of their own colleagues--a dilettante and a martinet--prove to be nearly as great an obstacle as the French themselves. There they hope to dislodge the French garrisons on the islands of Mauritius and La Reunion
Just simply the best nautical historical fiction out there. KFM My introduction to Patrick O'Brian's books was the movie Master & Commander, Far Side of the World; it's one of my favorite movies, seen it multiple times, and I've always been sad that they never made the planned sequel. I always knew that the movie was taken from several of Mr. DieChemie said Best in the series so far!. I've been reading through the Aubrey/Maturin series and this is by far my favorite thus far. One of the most engaging and action packed stories thus far and based very much on historical events. Truly an enjoyable read and I'm sure if you've read the preceding books I don't have. Xasprtr said A transition piece. I'd happily give every Aubrey-Maturin novel five stars, but I've got to differentiate somehow. This one is interesting, because the first three novels, while having relatively independent story arcs, share a strong consistency of style, characterization, and timing. The Mauritiu
But the difficulties of carrying out his orders are compounded by two of his own captains - Lord Clonfert, a pleasure-seeking dilettante, and Captain Corbett, whose severity pushes his crew to the verge of mutiny.. Once there he is to mount an expedition against the French-held islands of Mauritius and La Réunion. Read by Simon Vance Patrick O'Brian's fourth action-packed installment in the 'Aubrey-Maturin' series, as with the rest, demonstrates historical fiction at its best. Captain Jack Aubrey is ashore on half pay without a command, until Stephen Maturin arrives with secret orders for Aubrey to take a frigate to the Cape of Good Hope under a commodore's pennant