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The Letter of Marque

Aubrey-Maturin Series, Book 12

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The Letter of Marque

By: Patrick O'Brian
Narrated by: Ric Jerrom
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Captain Jack Aubrey, a brilliant and experienced officer, has been struck off the list of post-captains for a crime he did not commit. His old friend Stephen Maturin, usually cast as a ship's surgeon to mask his discreet activities on behalf of British intelligence, has bought for Aubrey his former ship the Surprise to command as a privateer, more politely termed a letter of marque. Together they sail on a desperate mission against the French, which, if successful, may redeem Aubrey from the private hell of his disgrace.

©1988 The Estate of the late Patrick O'Brian CBE (P)2014 Audible, Inc. Action & Adventure Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Fiction Sea Adventures War & Military Adventure Pirate

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I think I'm falling hoplessly in love with Diane Villiers. A splendid story of the Aubrey/Maturin saga.

Splendid.

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...now I'm listening to them all. Fantastic yarns with magnificent detail and extremely well read.

I've read them all...

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Ric Jerrom excels here. He is by far the best narrator of the Aubrey Maturin series. Patrick O Brien wrote the series masterfully and Mr Jerrom brings the characters to life.

Absolutely excellent.

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Loved the action and the quieter moments that were written in such a skillful manner. What great heroes the two of them are in this tale.

For me this is the best book in the series

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Be careful with these O’Brian books, they seriously are addictive and will cost you many hours a week!

5 star enjoyment

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I absolutely love this book. the performance is perfect and the story is brilliant. I have the whole collection.

Brilliant

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Brilliant as ever and perfectly read. It is always a delight to listen to these rollicking tales.

On the sea

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Another great yarn from Patrick O'Brian. The books become more and more enjoyable as one gets to know the characters, something that is made much easier by Ric Jerrom's wonderful narration.

Fine story, masterly narration

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This is a wonderful romp! A terrific seafaring tale, a gastronomic delight brimming with excitement and tension that only laudanum and a mouthful of well chewed coca leaves and tincture of hellebore could assuage.
As always Ric Jerrom’s dulcet tones does the saga proud..... Thank you! Oh, and be so good as to pass another slice of that truly excellent Strasbourg pie.

Patrick O’Brian at his best

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Would you listen to The Letter of Marque again? Why?

Yes. It is the kind of book you get lost in. The characters can be believed and you can see them in your minds eye

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Letter of Marque?

The emotional turmoil of Stephen Maturin and the character of Diana.

What about Ric Jerrom’s performance did you like?

Excellent I liked everything. He made the characters live. A good story well read and written

If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Love favours the bold

Any additional comments?

O'Brien had such a good way of writing and a gauntlet of characters. The emotions are believable and he writes with depth of feeling, Thoroughly recommend the talking book.

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