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The Nutmeg of Consolation

Aubrey/Maturin Series, Book 14

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When last seen, Jack and Stephen had been shipwrecked on a desert island in the glittering South China Sea. The Nutmeg of Consolation opens as the castaways fashion a makeshift vessel from the wreckage, only to have it destroyed in a fiery attack by Malay pirates. Only the wondrous ingenuity of Stephen, along with the unexpected appearance of one of Jack's oldest allies, leads them to escape, and to dubious safety in a penal colony at New South Wales.The fourteenth installment of Patrick O'Brian's hugely successful Aubrey/Maturin series. Sea Adventures Historical Fiction Adventure Fiction Genre Fiction Pirate

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"What Mr. O'Brian has created is no less than a tapestry of English life in the early 19th century that is almost Dickensian in its scope." (New York Observer)

Captivating Adventure • Historical Richness • Brilliant Voice Acting • Fascinating Characters • Vivid Descriptions

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Another great story. Love the the adventures of these two. Can't wait to see what happens next.

Another great one

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Love the historical background and the story. O’Brien is unmatched as a storyteller. His characters are fascinating.

The tales and the history

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If you could sum up The Nutmeg of Consolation in three words, what would they be?

history, drama, tenderness

Have you listened to any of Patrick Tull’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Superb as always

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One is better off by starting the series from the beginning!

You never want it to be over!!!

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Brilliant weave of historical content, amazing botanical encounters and naval culture and times. Patrick Tull is the BEST reader/actor. Far better than anyone else. This series is something to treasure...on to Book 15.

outstanding treasure

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The south sea adventure continues where it left off after the Thirteen gun salute. you'll not be disappointed!

More adventure!

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