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The seventeenth in the best-selling series of naval tales finds Aubrey and Maturin returning to England and their families, but ultimately sent to Ireland where their seamanship and intelligence skills are put to the test. 100,000 first printing. Tour.
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Characters edit
- Stephen Maturin: Add a description of this character.
- Jack Aubrey
- Sophie
- Diana
- Mr Whewell
- Killick
- Reade
- Howard
- Tom Pullings
- Brigid
- Clarissa
- Joseph
- Mrs Williams
- Blaine
- Bonden
- Dundas
- Duff
- Mr Smith
- Laurel
- Mrs Morris
- Mrs Oakes
- George
- Ilona
- Smith
- Mr Adams
- Nelson
- Mr Wetherby
- Mary
- Mr Lawrence
- Briggs
- James Wood
- St Thomas
- Padeen
- Mama
- Mrs Broad
- Sarah
- Sawyer
- Mr Houmouzios
First Sentence edit
Thick weather in the chops of the Channel and a dirty night, with the strong north-east wind bringing rain from the low sky and racing cloud: Ushant somewhere away on the starboard bow, the Scillies to larboard, but never a light, never a star to be seen; and no observation for the last four days.
Series & Lists edit
This is book 17 of 21 in Aubrey-Maturin. (standard series)
Preceded by The Wine-Dark Sea, and followed by The Yellow Admiral.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Patrick O'Brian (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Harper Collins
Country: England
Publication Date: 1994
ISBN: 0002555506
Page Count: 288
Publisher: Harper Collins
Country: England
Publication Date: 1994
ISBN: 0002555506
Page Count: 288
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- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 823.914
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