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| We all have our crosses to bear in life but this character was exceptionally challenged. The isolation was palpable. Just when you couldn't bear it, Eugenides made you laugh. Be prepared to laugh and cry on this ride! | |
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The Mauritius Command (Aubrey/Maturin, #4)
by Patrick O'Brian
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recommended for: fans of historical fiction
read in May, 2009
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| This is my fourth O'Brian book and I guess I'm going to spend the summer reading all of them! The Mauritius Command follows Stephen Maturin and his friend, Captain Jack Aubrey, as they further advance their naval careers. Patrick O'Brian has done a...more | |
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| I love this series. It continues to educate the reader and stays fresh with new plots and twists. Can't wait to go to the next book! | |
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Post Captain (Aubrey/Maturin #2)
by Patrick O'Brian
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recommended for: historical fiction fans, men and women
read in April, 2009
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| This follow up novel to Master and Commander did not disappoint! There was action, romance, dirty dealings, politics, spying, naval battles and drawing room intrigue. The two lead characters, 17th century naval Captain Jack Aubrey and his surgeon, ...more | |
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is on page 102 of Post Captain: The first 80 pages are like a Jane Austen novel. Love it!
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| In an effort to pack light for our vacation I decided to read the books my husband was taking in his luggage which turned out to be the well known Patrick O'Brian historical naval fiction series set in the time of Napolean. I had heard great things ...more | |
