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Title: H.M.S. Surprise

Subtitle: Aubrey-Maturin, Book 3

Author: Patrick O'Brian

Narrator: Robert Hardy

Format: Abridged

Length: 3 hrs and 6 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-16-05

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 9 votes

Genres: Fiction, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

H.M.S. Surprise follows the variable fortunes of Captain Jack Aubrey's career in Nelson's navy as he attempts to hold his ground against admirals, colleagues, and the enemy, accepting a commission to convey a British ambassador to the East Indies. The voyage takes him and his friend Stephen Maturin to the strange sights and smells of the Indian subcontinent, and through the archipelago of spice island where the French have a near-overwhelming local superiority.

© Patrick O'Brian; (P)1997 HarperCollins UK

Critic Reviews:

"I don't see that anyone could wish for anything better than Mr. O'Brian's sea stories." (Sunday Times)

Members Reviews:

Why abridged?

I bought this version by mistake. If you're an O'Brian fan avoid this like the plague. Where are the unabridged versions? The Americans have them.

Robert Hardy is the best voice for Jack Aubrey

The only pity is that these are abridged versions. Otherwise they are perfect. Very much recommend.