The Nutmeg of Consolation

Aubrey/Maturin Series, Book 14

By: Patrick O'Brian

Narrated by: Patrick Tull

When last seen, Jack and Stephen had been shipwrecked on a desert island in the glittering South China Sea. The Nutmeg of Consolation opens as the castaways fashion a makeshift vessel from the wreckage, only to have it destroyed in a fiery attack by Malay pirates. Only the wondrous ingenuity of Stephen, along with the unexpected appearance of one of Jack's oldest allies, leads them to escape, and to dubious safety in a penal colony at New South Wales.The fourteenth installment of Patrick O'Brian's hugely successful Aubrey/Maturin series.©1991 Patrick O'Brian (P)2003 Recorded Books, LLC

Critic reviews

"What Mr. O'Brian has created is no less than a tapestry of English life in the early 19th century that is almost Dickensian in its scope." (New York Observer)

Another great one

Another great story. Love the the adventures of these two. Can't wait to see what happens next.

The tales and the history

Love the historical background and the story. O’Brien is unmatched as a storyteller. His characters are fascinating.

You never want it to be over!!!

If you could sum up The Nutmeg of Consolation in three words, what would they be?

history, drama, tenderness

Have you listened to any of Patrick Tull’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Superb as always

Any additional comments?

One is better off by starting the series from the beginning!

outstanding treasure

Brilliant weave of historical content, amazing botanical encounters and naval culture and times. Patrick Tull is the BEST reader/actor. Far better than anyone else. This series is something to treasure...on to Book 15.

More adventure!

The south sea adventure continues where it left off after the Thirteen gun salute. you'll not be disappointed!