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The Fortune of War

by Patrick O’Brian

Part of Aubrey–Maturin Novels

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After leaving the damaged Leopard, Aubrey and Maturin begin a difficult passage home as Britain and the United States enter the War of 1812. Shipwreck and capture place them aboard opposing warships during the battle between USS Constitution and HMS Java.

Taken to Boston, Jack recovers from wounds while Stephen confronts an American-French intelligence network and his conflicted relationship with Diana Villiers. Their escape becomes entangled with the confrontation between HMS Shannon and USS Chesapeake.

Historical periods

Napoleonic Era War of 1812

Genres

Espionage Exploration & Survival Fiction Maritime Fiction War Fiction

Historical people

William Bainbridge1774–1833 Henry Lambertc. 18th century–1813 Philip Broke1776–1841 James Lawrence1781–1813

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