Treason's Harbour: Aubrey/Maturin series, book 9
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This segment of the Aubrey saga is set in Malta, where the captain's "small, sweet-sailing frigate" is undergoing repairs. The island, however, is swarming with Napoleonic agents, which means that Stephen Maturin must do everything in his power to avert sabotage. A typical O'Brian cocktail of action and intrigue.
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‘A mirror to Nelson’s navy – compulsively readable.’
Hammond Innes
‘Aubrey and Maturin are men to believe in as they come to terms with their comfortable flaws against an exceedingly accurate Maltese backdrop in this, the ninth Aubrey novel. More power to your yardarm, Mr O’Brian.’
Frank Peters, The Times
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A great story of intrigue and naval action in the mediterranean / red sea. Highly recommended, however if you're getting it take away on holiday, be sure to get the next book, as the story is not completely resolved in this book, (I haven't read the next one "Far Side of the World" yet, so I don't know if it gets resolved there either). Oh well, off to order the next one...
17 of 19 people found the following review helpful
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Like certain films, certain books just cheer the spirits and every Aubrey/Maturin book acts like a balm upon me. As I finish one it is gratifying to know there are plenty more to come. Treason's Harbour sits somewhere in the middle of the series and for the first time reader of O'Brian's treasures, it might stand as a perfect example of the author's mastery and charm. There seems to be subtle changes of structure; and the balance between the various elements of the story are almost perfect. Comedy, drama and intrigue all take their turn and as an addict, I was sure as I read, that it was the best yet. Anyone who has enjoyed the intense and vivid hues of a Mediterranean holiday, will see those colours bright and clear, in the descriptions of the blue and white breaking beneath the hull of the Surprise. For sheer reading pleasure, it has to be O'Brian.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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A good change of pace for O'Brian. His characters get involved in the intrigues on land and an interesting side trip by sea and land. Some readers often accuse these books of dragging, when the characters hit the beach, while accelerating in action and interest once they go to sea again. This book breaks that pattern very well. Highly recommended to solid Aubry/Maturin fans, and to readers of Le Carre novels, too. Deep, dark stuff.
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Encounters with friend and foe
Captain Jack Aubrey's well-developed seamanship skills and judgement continue to protect and support the sensitive espionage activity of ship's surgeon Stephen Maturin. Read more
Published 6 months ago by JoTownhead
Yet another winner
Treason's Harbour follows the adventures of Jack Aubrey, after setting out from Malta, in the Red Sea and the Barbary Coast. Beautifully written as always.
Published on 7 April 2010 by P. J. King
A fine performance by Stephen Thorne...
Irish, Italian, French accents; the stolid, sensible, sometimes bewildered vowels of Jack Aubrey; the Cornish vocals of the crew and poetry, sea shanties. Read more
Published on 24 April 2005 by Mr. J. H. Dent
Interesting period piece, but Hornblower is better.
Treason's Harbour is an extremely slow paced story of mild intrigue in Malta. The period details sound a bit strained--would Jack Aubrey really treat his diamond headband so... Read more
Published on 19 Mar 1998
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