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The Letter of Marque (Aubrey & Maturin, Bk 12)
The Letter of Marque - Aubrey & Maturin, Bk 12 Author:Patrick O'Brian Captain Jack Aubrey, a brilliant and experienced officer, has been struck off the list of post-captains for a crime he did not commit. His old friend, Stephen Maturin, usually cast as a ship's surgeon to mask his discreet activities on behalf of British intelligence, has bought for Aubrey his former ship the "Surprise" to command a... more »s a privateer, more politely termed a letter of marque. Together they sail on a desperate mission against the French, which, if successful, may redeem Aubrey from the private hell of his disgrace.« less
Connie I. reviewed The Letter of Marque (Aubrey & Maturin, Bk 12) on
Still very interesting and informative reading by one of the best noted historical fiction writers. This is one of a series on the English Navy during the war with Napoleon. A classic in itself but better if read as one of the series.