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 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...
The inspiration for the major new motion picture starring Russell Crowe.