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The Fortune of War
- Aubrey-Maturin Series, Book 6
- Narrated by: Ric Jerrom
- Length: 12 hrs and 31 mins
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Summary
Captain Jack Aubrey, RN, arrives in the Dutch East Indies to find himself appointed to the command of the fastest and best-armed frigate in the Navy. He and his friend Stephen Maturin take passage for England in a despatch vessel. But the War of 1812 breaks out while they are en route. Bloody actions precipitate them both into new and unexpected scenes where Stephen's past activities as a secret agent return on him with a vengeance.
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- Amazon Customer
- 22-10-24
I love this series, but this one wasn't my favourite.
A bit slow going with not much story
Just a bit lacking compared to the last two books which were great.
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- Bob & Alison
- 14-02-20
The best book in the series so far
I’ve enjoyed this book more than any other on the series so far and they’ve all been good. The final chapter is outstanding. The narration, flawless.
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
- Alex Bowling
- 16-03-16
not the best in the series
bit of a slow plotline on this one, but after desolation island, I suppose everything would feel that way.
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- Philip Dixon
- 27-06-23
Love this series
I just love these stories and the Narration is so good wheneverI here the voices it just brings the characters to life for me
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- Thorin Seex
- 27-06-18
brilliant series of books.
Very well read , which makes all the difference. The only reason I haven't given the story 5 stars is because it's not my favourite in the series. Still dam good though
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- John
- 11-01-18
Thoroughly enjoyed this book
Enjoyed this book, especially the mixing of fact with fiction, the battle between the Shannon and the Chesapeake being the climax, I was disappointed that it ended so abruptly at the end of the battle. Having read a number of accounts of this duel I wanted more which hopefully I will obtain from the next book. Highly recommended a good well read book that suits my tastes anyway.
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- Claes-jan W.
- 14-10-20
Ric Jerrom deserves an oscar
Ric Jerrom deserves an oscar for narrating the complete Aubrey/Maturin works
There must be an English award for best narrating
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- C McAuley
- 02-04-23
One of my favourite of the series
The Fortune of War contains all the best elements of the Aubrey/Maturin books. Action, adventure on land and sea with the characteristic relationships struggles and victories of the main characters.
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- Robbie A
- 01-12-15
Gripping
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
A gripping book well read and thoroughly absorbing. Kept finding myself sitting in my car after arriving where I was going, waiting to see how each section might finish.
Who was your favorite character and why?
Jack Aubery
What about Ric Jerrom’s performance did you like?
Well read, engaging and subtle voices
Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
exciting
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- svhappymondays
- 09-09-21
keep your powder dry for this one Best one yet
Great yarn that keeps racing along felt quite tired by the end, DIY saviour
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