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Description edit
Dispatched with his ship, the Surprise, to restore order after an attack on a British whaler in Tonga, Captain Aubrey discovers Clarissa Harvill, an escaped female convict, stowed away in the cable-tier. Reprint.
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Characters edit
- Jack Aubrey: Captain, R.N.
- Stephen Maturin: Doctor/Surgeon, Naval Intelligence
- Clarissa (Harville) Oakes: 'Escaped' convict from New South Wales, Australia Penal Colony, and accompanies HMS Surprise's crew during voyage in Pacific Ocean.
- Nathaniel Martin: Add a description of this character.
- Mr Davidge
- Mr Reade
- Killick
- Wainwright
- Diana
- Puolani
- Owen
- Captain Aubrey
- Tapia
- Tom Pullings
- Mr Adams
- Bonden
- Mr West
- Sophie
- Davies
- Moahu
- Weightman
- Dr Falconer
- Mullen
- Emily
- Padeen
- Mr Bulkeley
- Sarah
- Kalahua
- George
- Mr Smith
- Daisy
- Joseph
- Clarissa Oakes
- Mother Abbott
First Sentence edit
Standing at the frigate's taffrail, and indeed leaning upon it, Jack Aubrey considered her wake, stretching away neither very far nor emphatically over the smooth pure green-blue sea: a creditable furrow, however, in these light airs.
Series & Lists edit
This is book 15 of 21 in Aubrey-Maturin. (standard series)
Preceded by The Nutmeg of Consolation, and followed by The Wine-Dark Sea.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Patrick O'Brian (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: W. W. Norton
Country: USA
Publication Date: 1992
ISBN: 0393031098
Page Count: 264
Publisher: W. W. Norton
Country: USA
Publication Date: 1992
ISBN: 0393031098
Page Count: 264
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 813
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