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The Nutmeg of Consolation

By Patrick O’Brian
Series: Aubrey-Maturin
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The Nutmeg of Consolation by Patrick O’Brian is a historical fiction novel featuring Captain Jack Aubrey and Doctor Stephen Maturin. After being marooned on a remote island, the seafaring duo embarks on a daring voyage aboard a new vessel. As they navigate the treacheries of both nature and politics during the Napoleonic Wars, their friendship and resolve are tested.
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You might enjoy this book if you are captivated by maritime adventures and relish detailed accounts of early 19th-century naval life. The story weaves compelling character dynamics with historical authenticity, bringing to life the challenges and camaraderie aboard a ship during the Napoleonic Wars. Fans of historical fiction who appreciate intricate storytelling and vibrant historical settings will likely find it a compelling read.

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The Nutmeg of Consolation

The fourteenth novel in the classic Aubrey-Maturin series finds Aubrey and Maturin shipwrecked, harassed by pirates and then in the brutal penal colonies of New South Wales.

An unforgettable historical action adventure novel

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The fourteenth novel in the classic Aubrey-Maturin series finds Aubrey and Maturin shipwrecked, harassed by pirates, and then in the brutal penal colonies of New South Wales.

Patrick O'Brian is regarded by many as the greatest living historical novelist writing in English. In The Nutmeg of Consolation, Jack Aubrey and Stephen Maturin begin stranded on an uninhabited island in the Dutch East Indies, attacked by ferocious Malay pirates. They contrive their escape, but after a stay in Batavia and a change of ship, they are caught up in a night chase in the fiercely tidal waters and then embroiled in the much more insidious conflicts of the terrifying penal settlements of New South Wales.

It is one of O'Brian's most accomplished and gripping books.

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The Nutmeg of Consolation by Patrick O'Brian is praised for its vivid and energetic portrayal of naval life during the Napoleonic wars. Reviews commend O'Brian's masterful storytelling, rich character development, and detailed accuracy in depicting maritime life. Critics regard the book as a top-tier entry in historical fiction, with a captivating narrative that offers both excitement and depth, illuminating the lives of its characters and the period intricately.

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ISBN: 9780006499299

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 July 1997

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 280g

Pages: 384

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Fiction General Fiction Historical Fiction Patrick O’Brian Series: Aubrey-Maturin

About the Author

Patrick O'Brian, one of our greatest contemporary novelists, is the author of the acclaimed Aubrey/Maturin tales and the biographer of Joseph Banks and Picasso. His first novel, Testimonies, and his Collected Short Stories were recently republished by HarperCollins. In 1995, he was the first recipient of the Heywood Hill Prize for a lifetime's contribution to literature. In the same year he was awarded the CBE. In 1997 he was awarded an honorary doctorate of letters by Trinity College, Dublin. He died in January 2000 at the age of 85.

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