The War of 1812 continues, and Captain Jack Aubrey sets course for Cape Horn on a mission after his own heart: intercepting a powerful American frigate outward bound to wreak havoc with the British whaling trade. Meanwhile, Stephen Maturin has a mission of his own in the world...
The war of 1812 continues, and Jack Aubrey sets course for Cape Horn on a mission after his own heart: intercepting a powerful American frigate outward bound to play havoc with the British whaling trade. Stephen Maturin has fish of his own to fry in the world of secret intelligence...
Jack Aubrey, a brilliant and fearless captain in Nelson's navy, accepts a mission to intercept a frigate intent on wreaking havoc among British whalers. As HMS Surprise and her crew draw nearer to the enemy, their journey grows perilous, and murder and a shipwreck ensue.
The inspiration for the major new motion picture starring Russell Crowe.