The Mauritius Command
Book 4
(Autor) Patrick O’BrianCaptain Jack Aubrey is ashore on half-pay without a command until his friend, surgeon and secret agent Stephen Maturin arrives with secret orders for Aubrey to take a frigate to the Cape of Good Hope, under a commodore's pennant. But the difficulties of carrying out his orders are compounded by two of his own captains - one a pleasure-seeking dilettante, the other liable to provoke the crew to mutiny. Based on the actual campaign of 1810 in the Indian Ocean.
Patrick O’Brian
Patrick O'Brian was a British author best known for his acclaimed Aubrey-Maturin series, a collection of historical novels set during the Napoleonic Wars. His meticulous research and vivid storytelling brought the nautical world to life, earning him praise for his rich characters and immersive narrative style. His work continues to inspire readers and writers alike.