Set in the early 19th century, Jack Aubrey returns from South America and finds himself involved in the half-worlds of the London criminal underground. The author has written many stories featuring John Aubrey and Stephen Maturin, including "The Far Side of the World" and "Treason's Harbour".
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Set in the early 19th century, Jack Aubrey returns from South America and finds himself involved in the half-worlds of the London criminal underground. The author has written many stories featuring John Aubrey and Stephen Maturin, including "The Far Side of the World" and "Treason's Harbour".
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. Though second-hand, the book is still in very good shape. Minimal signs of usage may include very minor creasing on the cover or on the spine.
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VG. 12mo. original printed paper wraps (a little rubbed & creased, slightly nicked, sunning to spine, prev. owner's small label inside front cover); pp. 288 (last author's list). A very good copy. The eleventh Aubrey-Maturin novel.
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Fine. Fine 1993 One crease in the spine, light wear on the corners, otherwise the book looks like new, tight with clean unmarked pages Quality Books Because We Care-Shipped from Canada Usually ships within 1-2 business days If you buy this book from us, we will donate a book to a local school We donate 10, 000+ books to local schools every year If there are any problems, pleases ask us to resolve it amicably before leaving any feedback.
...O'Brian is known for the depth of his wonderfully crafted stories amid ships. However, this one is set mainly on land but please don't let that put you off. If, like me, you love the characters, Aubrey, Maturin, Pullins, Bondon et al, then this finely drawn exposition of financial dealings will have you gripped.
