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Desolation Island

Aubrey-Maturin Series, Book 5

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Commissioned to rescue Governor Bligh of Bounty fame, Captain Jack Aubrey and his friend and surgeon Stephen Maturin sail the Leopard to Australia with a hold full of convicts. Among them is a beautiful and dangerous spy - and a dangerous disease which decimates the crew.

©1978 The Estate of the late Patrick O'Brian CBE (P)2014 Audible, Inc. Action & Adventure Espionage Genre Fiction Historical Medical Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Spies & Politics Thriller & Suspense Fiction Exciting Mystery
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Really liked this. Such a convincing account of Georgian naval life, and brilliantly narrated. Very satisfying read.

Wonderfully satisfying.

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O'Brian's ability to capture the power of the sea and wind as the ships fly down the massive waves is breathtaking.

Wonderful

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A classic series of novels, and this one as gripping as any. These would be a great read, but the narration by Ric Jerrom is terrific making them all the more compelling. Recommended

Another excellent episode.

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best in the series. the long chase down to the Cape will have you sweating for our likely duo

best on series

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another fantastic sea tale, I love these books - so, on to the next one.

wooden ships.

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