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The Truelove (Aubrey Maturin Series) Audio CD – Unabridged, March 1, 2007

by Patrick O'Brian (Author)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 2,446 ratings
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In this novel in the popular series, a British whaling vessel has been captured in the Sandwich Islands, and Captain Aubrey is dispatched with the Surprise to restore order. But stowed away is an escaped female convict. Only Stephen Maturin can fathom her secrets and a clue to identifying a highly placed French spy in London.
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  1. Book 15 of 21
    Aubrey/Maturin Novels
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Blackstone Audio Inc.
  4. Publication date
    March 1, 2007
  5. Dimensions
    5.5 x 1 x 5.75 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0786160497
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0786160495
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Blackstone Audio Inc.; Unabridged edition (March 1, 2007)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0786160497
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0786160495
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8.1 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 1 x 5.75 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 2,446 ratings

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Patrick O'Brian

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In addition to twenty volumes in the highly respected Aubrey/Maturin series, Patrick O'Brian's many books include "Testimonies," "The Golden Ocean," and "The Unknown Shore". O'Brian also wrote acclaimed biographies of Pablo Picasso and Sir Joseph Banks and translated many works from the French, among them the novels and memoirs of Simone de Beauvoir and Jean Lacouture's biographies of Charles de Gaulle. He passed away in January 2000 at the age of 85.

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4.6 out of 5 stars
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Good Luck BP
5.0 out of 5 stars Great historical fiction of life on a English Naval Ship during the early 19Th Century
Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2023
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I have read books 1-15 now and I am very happy with this series. It is like you are there with them in the past. The Author's knowledge of this time period and sailing is amazing. Good Luck BP
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JF
5.0 out of 5 stars Best writer for British navy stories
Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2022
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This author was a phenomenal writer. Research 5 stars, ability to craft a story 5 stars. Overall 10 stars (I know 5 is the limit)

Not everyone will want to try to get through the first book because O'Brian used language from the period he wrote about. But once you get into the relationship Aubrey and Maturin have and their travels around the world you will be hooked. I have read the series twice and I'm halfway through the third with a couple of years in between.
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Jim A. Bledsoe
4.0 out of 5 stars Great Story
Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2015
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A very good story line in this edition. The south seas, strip to Australia, and a very good twist involving a female convict. The book read easily and quickly. Well done.
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ScoutlyJ
5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible study of character, behavior and the human condition
Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2022
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I hope Jane Austen would be delighted at Patrick O'Brian's brilliant work on the perils of male female realtionships especially in a patriarchal world. This is a great opportunity for men look in the mirror and for all of us to consider the stories we tell ourselves, the standards to witch we hold ourselves and others. In the UK this book is called Clarissa Oakes. And that indeed is a primary focus, her impact on a ship full of sailors and privateers on a long journey. A fantastic read.
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Marty McArthur
5.0 out of 5 stars If I could give ten stars I would...
Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2022
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If I could give ten stars I would. Another excellently and expertly told tale by the supreme master of seagoing tales.
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DaToad
5.0 out of 5 stars Great series.
Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2021
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Awesome series of books if you are interested in sailing and sailing warfare. Entertaining.
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Bob McKane
4.0 out of 5 stars Continued
Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2020
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It is great to see the adventure and friendship of Aubrey and Maturtin continued. O’Brian’s command of the language and nautical matters is wonderful.
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Ranger's Dad
5.0 out of 5 stars An Easy Enjoyable Read
Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2020
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With every book in this series I regret that I am closer to the end of it. Don’t know what I will do once I have no more O’Brian’s to read. This was another good one. The main “action “ at the end, but the rest of the story was fun to read as well.
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Kevin H
5.0 out of 5 stars As described
Reviewed in Canada on May 23, 2023
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The book was in new condition and arrived earlier than expected.
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The Blackeys
5.0 out of 5 stars A joy to read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 8, 2024
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This 15th of the Aubrey-Maturin books is a delight to read. Different from many of the previous books with the focus almost entirely about at sea life. Indeed it is probably the book which travels the least distance, but the rich vein of the characters lives and relationships makes this as exciting and engaging a read as any of the previous books.
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Russell A. Dunn
5.0 out of 5 stars Patrick O'Brian
Reviewed in Germany on January 27, 2013
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Noch einanderer interessantes und gut geschrieben Buch vom Chef des Autors. Auch ein wünderschönes Blick der Lebens die Schiffe der Achtzehn Jahrhunderts.
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David Short
4.0 out of 5 stars Femininity and action.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 13, 2020
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Well written story as usual by Patrick O Bien. The féminin twist added extra peps and intrigue.
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Clemens Schoonderwoert
5.0 out of 5 stars A Magnificent Truelove!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 20, 2021
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Read this book in 2009, and its the 15th amazing volume of the wonderful "Aubrey/Maturin" series.

In this tale Captain Jack Aubrey, RN, and his crew on board ship "Surprise" are setting sail towards the Sandwich Islands to help a British whaler who has been captured by thew chief on those Islands at French instigation.

Not knowing at first, but later on they will find an escaped female convict and now stowaway in the cable-tier, and her name is Clarissa Harvill.

Clarissa will not speak of her past to Aubrey and any other of his crew, but it will be Dr. Stephen Maturin, ship's Surgeon and spy who will make Clarissa reveal her dangerous secrets.

Maturin will not only unravel Clarissa's crime, passions, but most importantly her information about a highly placed English spy in the pay of Napoleon Bonaparte's intelligence service.

What is to follow is a terrific seafaring tale, and also the exposure of the English spy due to the cunning and determination by Maturin, and all this is brought to us in his own authentic and masterful way by the author.

Highly recommended, for this is another splendid addition to this great series, and that's why I like to call this episode: "A Magnificent Truelove"!
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