Description
When a violent typhoon shatters Captain Aubrey’s plans and leaves the crew of the Diane stranded on a remote island in the Dutch East Indies, survival becomes the first test of command. Rescued and determined to press on, Aubrey and his men embark on a new voyage aboard the Nutmeg, where the demands of seamanship, discipline, and diplomacy collide with the unpredictable realities of the sea. Blending historical detail with O’Brian’s signature blend of wit and emotional depth, the novel explores loyalty, resilience, and the quiet consolations that sustain people through loss and uncertainty. As Aubrey navigates both practical dangers and human tensions, the story turns on the enduring question of what it means to keep faith with duty when the world refuses to cooperate.
Available Editions
paperback
Thomas Braille Bookstore, William A.
Published Jan 1, 1993
600 pages
ISBN: 9781569564226
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Details
First Published
1991
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Nutmeg of Consolation by Patrick O'Brian.