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The Reverse of the Medal (Aubrey Maturin Series)
The Reverse of the Medal - Aubrey Maturin Series Author:Patrick O達rian In the early 1800s, the British Navy stands as the only bulwark against the militant fanaticism of Napoleonic France. Captain Jack Aubrey, R.N., ashore after a successful tour of duty, is persuaded by a casual acquaintance to make certain investments in the city. This innocent decision ensnares him in the London criminal underground and ... more »in government espionage, the province of his friend Stephen Maturin. Is Aubrey痴 humiliation and the threatened ruin of his career a deliberate plot? This dark tale is a fitting backdrop to the brilliant characterization, sparkling dialogue, and meticulous detail which O達rian痴 readers have come to expect.« less