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Reverse of the Medal
Reverse of the Medal | Patrick O'Brian
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Jack Aubrey returns from his duties protecting whalers of South America and is persuaded to make investments in the City. From there he is led into the halfworlds of the London criminal underground and of government espionage.
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Reverse of the Medal | Patrick O'Brian
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"The West Indies squadron lay off Bridgetown, sheltered from the north-east tradewind and basking in the brilliant sun."
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Reverse of the Medal | Patrick O'Brian
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If you like solid history and a rousing story, this is for you. Hornblower redone with better history and amusing writing. Read one and you will want them all.