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The Fortune of War

Aubrey-Maturin Series, Book 6

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The Fortune of War

By: Patrick O'Brian
Narrated by: Ric Jerrom
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Captain Jack Aubrey, RN, arrives in the Dutch East Indies to find himself appointed to the command of the fastest and best-armed frigate in the Navy. He and his friend Stephen Maturin take passage for England in a despatch vessel. But the War of 1812 breaks out while they are en route. Bloody actions precipitate them both into new and unexpected scenes where Stephen's past activities as a secret agent return on him with a vengeance.

©1979 Patrick O'Brian (P)2014 Audible, Inc. Espionage Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Sea Adventures Spies & Politics Thriller & Suspense War & Military Adventure War Exciting Military
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I just love these stories and the Narration is so good wheneverI here the voices it just brings the characters to life for me

Love this series

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POB is just masterful and Ric Jerrom's performance a joy. Character development, plot, atmosphere and eloquence. I just love it. Jack and Stephen have become as friends to me.

stellar all the way through.

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This book reveals more of the rival nations spying, surprisingly more advanced than you would think for early 18th century.

There's plenty of naval action of course to keep Jack busy, and one of the best battles so far at the end.

This is the best of the first 6. Great narration.

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Very well read , which makes all the difference. The only reason I haven't given the story 5 stars is because it's not my favourite in the series. Still dam good though

brilliant series of books.

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Great story of the continuing adventures of Aubrey and Maturin seafaring yarns. The ongoing saga is gripping me more with every story.

wonderful development

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