Desolation Island

Aubrey-Maturin Series, Book 5

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Desolation Island

By: Patrick O'Brian

Narrated by: Ric Jerrom

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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.

Patrick O'BrianRic JerromAudible StudiosAubrey/Maturin

Action & Adventure

Espionage

Genre Fiction

Historical

Medical

Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Spies & Politics

Thriller & Suspense

Fiction

Exciting

Mystery

Action & Adventure Espionage Genre Fiction Historical Medical Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Spies & Politics Thriller & Suspense Fiction Exciting Mystery

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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.