Jack Aubrey has consistently triumphed over the dangers of the sea and the violence of the enemy. This novel describes him sailing on a secret mission with his ... » 

Jack Aubrey has consistently triumphed over the dangers of the sea and the violence of the enemy. This novel describes him sailing on a secret mission with his old friend Dr Maturin and a hand-picked crew, most of them ship-mates from the adventures and lucrative voyages of earlier years. «