“Why there you are, Stephen,' cried Jack. 'You are come home, I find.' That is true,' said Stephen with an affectionate look: he prized statements of this kind in Jack.”
Quote by Patrick O'Brian
Work
H. M. S. Surprise (Vol. Book 3) (Aubrey/Maturin Novels)
The book is the third volume in the Aubrey/Maturin series, which combines elements of historical fiction and naval adventure. It follows the escapades of Captain Jack Aubrey and his intelligence agent, Stephen Maturin, as they navigate the tumultuous waters of the 19th-century British navy. more
Author
Patrick O'Brian
British novelist known for his historical novel series 'The Aubrey-Maturin Series,' which is set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars and tells the story of the British Royal Navy. O'Brian's writing style is meticulous, with a precise grasp of historical details, and he is highly regarded by readers. more
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