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A few new plot strands are introduced, most of which were not The Reverse of the Medal. Jack's son, for example, who makes his first appearance but does not reach any kind of conclusion; and The Reverse of the Medal trial of Jack, which will, I assume, continue to work itself out over the next few books. I don't need every story to work out perfectly and happily The Reverse of the Medal after, but the bad luck of Aubrey The Reverse of the Medal becoming an annoyance by this point. And now the Stock Exchange trial feels like just one more example of Jack's folly and his being taken advantage of by sharps ; it felt cruel. There are very slight The Reverse of the Medal developments in the ongoing intrigue that Stephen is trying to unravel, with hope that in the next book the truth might come to light. We shall see. I wondered if this might be the first book that doesn't retell Maturin's joke about the dogwatch. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Want to Read saving…. Want to Read Currently Reading Read. Other editions. Enlarge cover. Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Open Preview See a Problem? Details if other :. Thanks for telling us about the problem. Return to Book Page. Captain Jack Aubrey, R. This innocent decision ensnares him in the London criminal underground and in government espionage—the province of his friend Stephen Maturin. Is Aubrey's humiliation and the threatened ruin of his career a deliberate plot? This dark Captain Jack Aubrey, R. This dark tale is a fitting backdrop to the brilliant characterization and sparkling dialogue which O'Brian's readers have come to expect. Get A Copy. Paperbackpages. Published July 17th by W. Norton Company first published More Details Original Title. Jack AubreyStephen Maturin. Other Editions Friend Reviews. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. To ask other readers questions about The Reverse of the Medalplease sign up. This series is noted for its well-researched historical detail but there appears to be an anachronism in this novel: Spanish influenza. Can any history buffs out there say whether or not this is a gaffe? See 1 question about The Reverse of the Medal…. Lists with This Book. Community Reviews. Showing Average rating 4. Rating details. More filters. Sort order. Such a long journey, already! I've been pacing myself for a while with this series, afraid I would get fed up The Reverse of the Medal the obscure nautical jargon used by Captain Aubrey or with the wealth of scientific observation provided by doctor Maturin. Yet the dominant note as I delve into the second half of this twenty book epic is the desire of never reaching the end, of sailing on towards the ever distant line of the horizon in the company of these two fictional people that have become intimate friends thr Such a long journey, already! 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