The Fortune of War Summary
Patrick O'Brian

The Fortune of War Summary

Aubrey and Maturin return from presumed lost at sea and attempt to return home on a doomed voyage. They are passengers first on a ship that burns, then are rescued by a ship that is captured, and finally escape to a ship that engages the enemy only hours later. Along the way Aubrey is severely injured and Maturin is pursued by French intelligence agents determined to kill him—all part...

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