First published 1999
Stripped of his captaincy, Jack Aubrey must now sail the high seas as a privateer. With his friend Stephen Maturin in tow, Aubrey hatches a desperate mission that could restore his honor. But dangers lurk in the French waters, from deadly nighttime battles to a valuable jewel that tempts them. Can Aubrey pull off this risky scheme and reclaim his good name?
Genres: historical-fiction, adventure, 19th-century, naval-history
Vibes: atmospheric, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, redemption
Setting: Great Britain, France
Period: 19th century
284 pages · Hardcover · W. W. Norton & Company