No. 18 in the Aubrey-Maturin series. Sequel to "The Commodore."
#18 of the series finds O'Brian at the top of his form.
A good book, but IMO, mostly filler and background. It's a breather from the action, and rounds out the background of the characters with their wives and children.
I'm less than enthusiastic about it, mostly because it's not as action oriented, and it shows that Aubrey, a genius at sea, is all thumbs when he is ashore.
To be honest, it was sort of a downer, but it ends well.
Don't avoid this book, as it plays a role in the series
Triggers: violence is pretty much the only one, with some recreational drug use.
I'm less than enthusiastic about it, mostly because it's not as action oriented, and it shows that Aubrey, a genius at sea, is all thumbs when he is ashore.
To be honest, it was sort of a downer, but it ends well.
Don't avoid this book, as it plays a role in the series
Triggers: violence is pretty much the only one, with some recreational drug use.
