“It meant that Diana had not waited for any explanation, however halting and imperfect, but had condemned him unheard; and this showed a much harder, far less affectionate woman than the Diana he had known or had thought he knew - a mythical person, no doubt created by himself. It had of course been evident from her letter, which made no reference to his; but he had not chosen to see the evidence and now it was absolutely forced upon his sight it made his eyes sting and tingle again. And deprived of his myth he felt extraordinarily lonely.”
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The Reverse of the Medal (Vol. Book 11) (Aubrey/Maturin Novels)
The Reverse of the Medal is the eleventh book in Patrick O'Brian's acclaimed Aubrey/Maturin series. The novel delves into the lives of naval officer Jack Aubrey and his physician and friend Stephen Maturin during the Napoleonic Wars. This volume explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the human cost of war, set against the backdrop of the British Royal 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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