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  • The Thirteen-Gun Salute

  • Aubrey-Maturin Series, Book 13
  • By: Patrick O'Brian
  • Narrated by: Ric Jerrom
  • Length: 12 hrs and 41 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (631 ratings)

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The Thirteen-Gun Salute

By: Patrick O'Brian
Narrated by: Ric Jerrom
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Summary

For all of Jack Aubrey's life he has triumphed, often sensationally, over the dangers of the sea and the violence of the enemy. But his rashness and his indiscretion have time and time again enabled his rivals to prevent him reaping his just rewards.

The nadir was reached in The Reverse of the Medal when, the victim of a skilful frame-up, he was convicted of fraud and struck off the Navy list just as he was coming within sight of flag rank. The subsequent exposure of the conspiracy, coupled with his brilliant success in command of a privateer, had brought him to a position where Their Lordships were more or less bound to reinstate him.

This, as the present story opens, they have done, and he and his old friend Dr Maturin are sailing on a secret mission with a hand-picked crew, most of them shipmates from the adventures and lucrative voyages of earlier years....

©1989 Patrick O'Brian (P)2014 Audible, Inc.
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One of the finest Aubrey/Maturin tales

Full of exquisite character definition, beautiful descriptive writing and a complex and deeply satisfying storyline, this is one of my favourite novels in the canon.

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A break in the action

A lull in the storm with no ships of the perfidious enemy sunk. Perfect lockdown listen.

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Not the best

Not the best in the ongoing saga, excellent narration however, looking forward to next novel

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Another Fascinating Story

Once again very well narrated, and a very interesting story. A highly recommend listen.

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Lucky Jack Aubery?

Lucky jack my back side,lost more ships than operation pedestal faster than you can kiss my hand.

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Wonderful books superbly read

These are wonderful books that put you in the ships alongside the great captain. Huzzay! Ric Jerome read them beautifully.

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I don’t understand the genre

It’s good as far as it goes but because I’m not sure of the genre not getting the best out of it

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Quality Patrick Obrian Read by RIC Jerrom

The superb Ric Jerrom is perfect for this Aubrey and Maturin adventure to Malaysia. Recommended.

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First rate story from Patrick O’Brian

I am a huge fan of the Maturin/Aubrey stories, having read them many time over. Tic’s reading is of the first order, beautifully told with accents very sharp and extremely accurate. Definitely a 5 star performance all round.

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another excellent story from Patrick O'Brien

another great story in the Master and Commander series. From my experiences with Audible Patrick Jerome is by far and away the best narrator I've heard on Audible and he does a great job of bringing these books to life. Highly recommended

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