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Violence
Some
Naval battles; deaths at sea
Language
Barely any
Mild period language
Sexual Content
Barely any
Brief sexual references; Diana's compromised situation
Substance Use
Barely any
Rum; social drinking
Emotional Intensity
Some
Themes of love, friendship, and the long distances of the sea
What this book is about
The third Aubrey-Maturin novel (1973) follows the surprise on a diplomatic mission to India, while Stephen Maturin's unrequited love for Diana Villiers deepens. Features naval action, the complexities of early 19th-century India, and Stephen's growing anguish. For older teens and adults.
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Naval battle violence
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