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The Ionian Mission (Hardcover)

by Patrick O'Brian (Author)

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Hardcover: 646 pages
Publisher: William A. Thomas Braille Bookstore (February 1993)
ISBN-10: 1569564205
ISBN-13: 978-1569564202

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Aubrey and Maturin return to the choppy Mediterranean waters where they first served together, enforcing the Royal Navy's blockade of Toulon. Then the two companions are sent to the Greek Islands, where another series of maritime cliff-hangers awaits them. O'Brian performs his peculiar narrative magic as adeptly as ever, putting (as The Observer would have it) the "spark of character into the sawdust of time." --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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This entry in the Aubrey/Maturin series (see above review of The Surgeon's Mate ) finds Captain Jack Aubrey "shoved into a temporary command in that rotten old Worcester ," a poorly built ship. Worse, he's off to the Mediterranean to join the Royal Navy's endless blockade of the French port of Toulon. Aside from a chance encounter with a French man-of-war that triggers a brief but extremely colorful battle, there is little excitement as HMS Worcester settles in with the other blockading ships, some with crews showing signs of strain from remaining constantly alert but inactive. Second in command at Toulon is Admiral Harte, no friend of Aubrey's (who cuckolded the admiral years ago). Harte dispatches Aubrey on a delicate mission to the politically volatile Ionian coast. Although he has the succor of Stephen Maturin, a seasoned intelligence agent, and Professor Graham, an expert on the region's customs, Aubrey is caught in a complex net of Turkish politics and rivalries. And while Harte seems to offer all reasonable backing for the mission, Aubrey knows that should he fail, the admiral would like nothing better than to throw him to the dogs.
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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2.0�toiles sur 5 The Ionian Mission by Patrick O'Brian, Sep 5 2009

Par	Andre Pilon - Voir tous mes commentaires (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Ionian Mission (Paperback)

Having read most of P.O' books I was disappointed with this one. For a large part little action taking place with in my opinion an overload of meaningless verbalism between Maturin and co. as if for filling the pages. However I enjoyed the finish which was a great set-up for the Far Side of the World.

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5.0�toiles sur 5 Puddings Triced Athwart the Gumbrils, Sep 2 2001

Par	William K. Klimack (West Point, NY USA) - Voir tous mes commentaires

This review is from: The Ionian Mission (Book 8) (Aubrey/Maturin Series) (Paperback)

Patrick O'Brian continues his series of wonderful novels about the Royal Navy in the age of sail. I am amazed how he is able to continue to construct fresh interpersonal dynamics to keep the plot lively. I continue to be impressed with his ability to convey vivid images and emotions of his characters. Those who have served in the military will sympathize with O'Brian's characters through his great descriptions of how leaders wrestle with leadership and endure bureaucracy. Anyone unfamiliar with his work should start with the first in the series, Master and Commander.

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5.0�toiles sur 5 A little slow in places, but what an ending!, Juil 5 2001

Par	Roger Lee (Jacksonville, FL United States) - Voir tous mes commentaires

This review is from: The Ionian Mission (Book 8) (Aubrey/Maturin Series) (Paperback)

This book was very enjoyable, but, after reading the first eight books in this series, I have the feeling that I've already read the best of the series. This book is wonderfully well-written, as have been all of the books in this series so far, and there is no shortage of the wit and humor that O'Brian is famous for. There are a couple of problems with this book, however. First (and this will be a problem for all of the rest of this series as well) there is the problem of time. In the previous book in this series, O'Brian stopped giving us real historical events that would allow us to know exactly what period of time the events in the books are taking place in. The reason is obvious; by the time the events in this book have taken place, the war would be very nearly over (I figure late 1814 at the earliest) and there is still another ten books or so in this series before the war ends. The other problem with this book is that nothing very exciting happens until about two-thirds of the way through this book. In the last third of the book, Jack is given a special mission that requires diplomacy as well as fighting ability, and even Jack knows that diplomacy is not his strong suit. There is a great plot twist towards the end of this book worthy of a good mystery novel which leads to a fantastic ending. Everything comes together at the end of this book, and it gives the reader a good reward for persevering through the earlier slow parts. I will certainly continue reading this series, although I don't think the later books will quite equal his early masterpieces.

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5.0�toiles sur 5 Excellent as Usual
The eighth installment in Patrick O'Brian's brilliant nautical series, Ionian Mission pleases like the rest. Read more

Publi� le Mai 26 2001 par richard_t

5.0�toiles sur 5 Enormously satisfying
Capt. Jack Aubrey of the British navy sets out on a delicate mission calling for cunning, finesse, and political acumen -- not generally his strong points, at least on dry land... Read more

Publi� le Ao� 17 2000 par Pauline J. Alama

5.0�toiles sur 5 The early 19th century goes forever on...........
Did I really find it hard to get started? Once I thought that it was difficult to follow Hornblower. Before that I thought it was difficult to start Hornblower. Read more

Publi� le Mai 25 2000 par sgn

5.0�toiles sur 5 "My kingdom for a sheep"
"The Ionian Mission" is every bit as worthy as any of the Aubrey/Maturins that came before. Read more

Publi� le Avril 4 2000 par Doug Briggs