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The Reverse of the Medal
First published 1986
Returning to England, Jack Aubrey receives seemingly certain financial information and invests heavily. The advice is part of a larger intelligence operation, and Jack is prosecuted for stock exchange fraud despite his ignorance of the deception.
Stephen Maturin uses his influence and fortune to uncover the conspiracy, but the law and Admiralty move faster than he can. Jack’s conviction and dismissal from the Navy expose the limits of honour in a world shaped by money, politics and espionage.
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