On foreign shores, and far from home, a friend can become a foe in a heartbeat. Shipwrecked on an uninhabited island in the Dutch East Indies as the Napoleonic Wars rage on, circumstances look far from promising for Captain Jack Aubrey and his crew. And yet, having overcome the odds and contrived their escape, still further peril awaits in the fiercely tidal waters of the Salibu Passage and the penal settlements of New South Wales. What fresh dangers lie over the horizon and will Jack Aubrey ...
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On foreign shores, and far from home, a friend can become a foe in a heartbeat. Shipwrecked on an uninhabited island in the Dutch East Indies as the Napoleonic Wars rage on, circumstances look far from promising for Captain Jack Aubrey and his crew. And yet, having overcome the odds and contrived their escape, still further peril awaits in the fiercely tidal waters of the Salibu Passage and the penal settlements of New South Wales. What fresh dangers lie over the horizon and will Jack Aubrey prevail? 'In a highly competitive field it goes straight to the top. A real first-rater.' MARY RENAULT 'I've read [Patrick O'Brian's Aubrey-Maturin nautical novel-cycle] three times now, not least for its beautiful portrayal of a long-term male friendship.' ROBERT MACFARLANE
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Add this copy of The Nutmeg of Consolation (Windsor Selection S. ) to cart. $30.51, good condition, Sold by Goldstone Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Ammanford, CARMS, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2003 by Chivers Large print (Chivers, Wi.
Edition:
2003, Chivers Large print (Chivers, Windsor, Paragon & C
Publisher:
Chivers Large print (Chivers, Windsor, Paragon & C
Published:
2003
Alibris ID:
18034697286
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Good. Ex-Library Book. Has usual library markings and stamps inside. All orders are dispatched within 1 working day from our UK warehouse. Established in 2004, we are dedicated to recycling unwanted books on behalf of a number of UK charities who benefit from added revenue through the sale of their books plus huge savings in waste disposal. No quibble refund if not completely satisfied.
