Loving someone in a time of war and divided loyalties can be the greatest risk of all.Ordered home by despatch vessel Captain Jack Aubrey and ship’s surgeon Stephen Maturin have been tasked with bringing the news of the latest victory in the war with America back to the government in Britain. But Maturin is a marked man for the havoc he has wrought upon the French intelligence network in the New World and the attentions of two privateers who pursue their ship soon become menacing.In this man's world of seamanship and war will a dangerous but fascinating woman redress the balance?‘I have no particular interest in the sailing or fighting of square?rigged ships but I’ve never been so attached to any fictional characters in my life.’MAILE MELOY‘A swelling tide of intrigue and adventure in the best tradition.’GuardianIn THE SURGEON’S MATE Patrick O’Brian takes us on a thrilling journey through historical events filled with military strategies and espionage. The author's expertise in crafting action-packed scenes is evident making it one of the top thrillers of the year.For fans of Simon Scarrow (Eagles of the Empire I II and III) and Robert Harris (V2).
