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  1. Public Bookmark 7

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    1815: Napoleon surrenders, and is exiled to St Helena. The British Navy, after seventeen years of war, retires ships, crews and captains. John Barrow, Second Secretary to the Admiralty, begins a programme of exploration which will last until 1845 and will include, in 1835, Charles Darwin's five year voyage of discovery in the Beagle.

    In England, Jack Aubrey languishes on the Captains’ List, and Stephen Maturin chases moths.

     

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    16 Jan 2026

  2. Public Bookmark 1

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    The fire cast a warm glow on Stephen’s gaunt cheeks, made his eyes bright and attentive as he turned to gaze at Jack. At Stephen’s arrival, something had settled in Jack’s heart; now it lurched, in danger of broaching.

    Christmas at Ashgrove Cottage, 1810.

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    23 Dec 2025

  3. Public Bookmark 10

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    Jack did not faint from blood loss until the Polychrest was sunk entirely and the Fanciulla had exchanged its French colors for the English. The wheel was heavily christened with his blood when he fell against it, dripping red as St. George's cross.

    missing scene from Post Captain

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    22 Dec 2025

  4. Public Bookmark 13

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    James’ fourth summer on Long Island was shaping up to be much like the three before it.

    Charter yacht captain James Fitzjames has been ferrying around rich tourists in Montuak for four summers and still hasn't been made partner in the operation. It might be bearable, if only the locals were a bit kinder to him, especially that damn captain of the commercial fishing boat, The Terror

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    12 Dec 2025

  5. Public Bookmark 12

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    In which new friends are made, science is advanced, and Jack and Stephen pretend to be Scotsmen. Set shortly after _HMS Surprise_.

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    03 Dec 2025