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Historical Fiction · 1977 · PG-13

The Mauritius Command

by Patrick O'Brian

Jack Aubrey commands a squadron to take Mauritius from the French.

For14+GenreHistorical FictionLength281 pagesRead time~7.5 hours

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Violence

Some

Naval battles; casualties

Language

Barely any

Mild period language

Sexual Content

Barely any

Brief references only

Substance Use

None

Rum

Emotional Intensity

Barely any

Themes of command, honor, and the complexity of naval warfare

What this book is about

The fourth Aubrey-Maturin novel (1977) sends Jack, newly restored to the active list, to command a squadron attacking French-held Mauritius. Features naval battles and the tensions of command. For older teens and adults.

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Naval battle violence

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