Description
Stripped of his commission by a false accusation, Captain Jack Aubrey finds himself fighting for a second chance as he sets sail for the South China Sea with a new mission and a hard-won measure of hope. Tasked with escorting an envoy to the Far East, Aubrey’s voyage turns into a test of seamanship, loyalty, and nerve—especially when the journey’s purpose collapses into tragedy on a remote island. As the crew struggles to make sense of what has happened, the novel explores the thin line between honor and survival in a world shaped by empire, rumor, and the unforgiving sea. With Patrick O’Brian’s signature blend of historical detail, maritime authenticity, and character-driven tension, this installment deepens the Aubrey–Maturin saga’s themes of resilience, moral ambiguity, and the costs of duty.
Available Editions
paperback
HarperCollins Publishers Limited
Published Jan 1, 2008
352 pages
ISBN: 9780007275564
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Details
First Published
1989
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Thirteen-gun Salute by Patrick O'Brian.