Description
After the dispersal of his squadron, Captain Jack Aubrey finds himself pulled between the disciplined routines of naval command and the uncertain rhythms of political life. With HMS *Bellona* in the Brest blockade, Aubrey must navigate shifting orders and dangerous waters while his personal world at Woolcombe—where his marriage and family ties are tested by distance and duty—demands its own kind of courage. As missions and opportunities open and close, the novel blends high-stakes sea action with sly humor, sharp character observation, and set-piece intensity that showcases O’Brian’s signature command of period detail. At its heart, this installment explores honor, loyalty, and the costs of responsibility in a world where empire, law, and private conscience collide.
Available Editions
paperback
Compass Press
Published Jan 1, 1997
347 pages
ISBN: 9781568954301
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Details
First Published
1996
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Yellow Admiral by Patrick O'Brian.