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5 out of 5 stars
By
Collcolleen
on
02-12-04
Patrick O'Brien at His Best!
If you love stories of sailing ships, adventure on the high seas and feats of derring-do, this book is for you. I have read many of O'Brien's books, and loved every one of them; including this one.
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5 out of 5 stars
By
KenJ
on
01-18-08
A 1st Rate Listen
This may be my favorite O'Brian book though it is less known than the Aubrey/Maturin series. O'Brian is unrivaled in his ability to make us hear the booming of the big guns in battle, but in this book he also shines in the moments when his marvelous comic sense comes to the fore.
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7 of 7 people found this review helpful