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The Mauritius Command

by Patrick O’Brian Book 4 in the Aubrey–Maturin Novels series.

First published 1977

4.6(4,116)

Jack Aubrey is recalled from an unhappy period ashore and given temporary command of a squadron assigned to seize Réunion and Mauritius from France. Stephen Maturin supports the campaign through intelligence and political work among the islands’ competing interests.

The operation tests Jack’s ability to command other captains rather than a single ship. Rivalry, poor discipline and the disastrous Battle of Grand Port threaten the campaign before a larger British force moves against Mauritius.

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