Desolation Island

Released: August 1, 2000
Length: 5 hrs 16 mins
Format: Abridged Audiobook
Publisher: Random House Audio

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In this fifth installment of the Aubrey/Maturin series, Jack Aubrey and Stephen Maturin embark on a perilous voyage to Australia aboard the Leopold, carrying convicts and facing unforeseen dangers. Amidst threats from a cunning spy and the deadly spread of gaol fever, they navigate treacherous seas and confront a formidable Dutch man-of-war. Combining rich history, espionage, romance, and vivid maritime action, this adventure explores the perilous challenges at sea and the resilience of those aboard.

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