Another novel telling of the exploits of Jack Aubrey and Stephen Maturin, sea officers of Nelson's time. This time, the scene is set in a Malta crowded with sen... » 

Another novel telling of the exploits of Jack Aubrey and Stephen Maturin, sea officers of Nelson's time. This time, the scene is set in a Malta crowded with senior officers, waiting for news of the French and wondering if the war will end before their turn comes for prize money. «