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The Thirteen-Gun Salute

Aubrey-Maturin Series, Book 13

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The Thirteen-Gun Salute

By: Patrick O'Brian
Narrated by: Ric Jerrom
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For all of Jack Aubrey's life he has triumphed, often sensationally, over the dangers of the sea and the violence of the enemy. But his rashness and his indiscretion have time and time again enabled his rivals to prevent him reaping his just rewards.

The nadir was reached in The Reverse of the Medal when, the victim of a skilful frame-up, he was convicted of fraud and struck off the Navy list just as he was coming within sight of flag rank. The subsequent exposure of the conspiracy, coupled with his brilliant success in command of a privateer, had brought him to a position where Their Lordships were more or less bound to reinstate him.

This, as the present story opens, they have done, and he and his old friend Dr Maturin are sailing on a secret mission with a hand-picked crew, most of them shipmates from the adventures and lucrative voyages of earlier years....

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I’m making my way through the series but this one didn’t take me like the others did but obviously you need to listen to them all in order.

Good but not the best in the series

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These are wonderful books that put you in the ships alongside the great captain. Huzzay! Ric Jerome read them beautifully.

Wonderful books superbly read

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I had read Master&Commander and seen the terrible film. From my initial listening to Ric Jerrom’s vibrant performance of the first book I was totally hooked and am about to start the 8th in the series. O’Brian is an outstanding writer but I was never immersed and involved when hearing his words in my head. His work, whether details of running a ship of the line, sea battles, the characters, history, can only be appreciated when read by Ric Jerrom. His talent is extraordinary and mesmeric. I will be very sad when I’ve completed the series but will move on to anything read by Ric Jerrom.

Superb writing outstanding reader

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The superb Ric Jerrom is perfect for this Aubrey and Maturin adventure to Malaysia. Recommended.

Quality Patrick Obrian Read by RIC Jerrom

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Once again very well narrated, and a very interesting story. A highly recommend listen.

Another Fascinating Story

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