The Ionian Mission – Audiobook Online

“The Ionian Mission” is the eighth book in the Aubrey/Maturin series by Patrick O’Brian, narrated by Patrick Tull. This novel follows the main characters, Captain Jack Aubrey and Dr. Stephen Maturin, as they navigate their way through the unpredictable waters of the Mediterranean Sea during the Napoleonic Wars. At the start of the book, Captain Aubrey is faced with a difficult situation: he and his crew are being held captive by a Turkish warship. With his quick wit and ingenuity, Aubrey is able to negotiate their release, but not without incurring the wrath of a powerful Turkish admiral. Following their release, Aubrey and Maturin must navigate a series of trials and tribulations as they travel through the Greek islands, dodging enemy fire and battling the forces of nature. Along the way, they encounter a motley crew of characters, from smugglers and pirates to loyal sailors and beautiful women.

As the novel progresses, the stakes become increasingly high as Aubrey and Maturin are tasked with an important mission: to infiltrate a French intelligence network operating on the island of Malta. With their lives on the line, the two men must work together to stay one step ahead of their enemies and successfully complete their mission. Throughout the book, O’Brian masterfully blends action, adventure, and historical accuracy, creating a compelling narrative that will keep readers engaged from start to finish. “The Ionian Mission” is a thrilling and well-crafted installment in the Aubrey/Maturin series that is sure to enthrall readers who enjoy action-packed historical fiction.

• The Ionian Mission

• Aubrey/Maturin Series, Book 8
• By: Patrick O’Brian, Narrated by: Patrick Tull

For the first time in Jack Aubrey’s long illustrious career, the sea he had skillfully escaped to with little dignity offered him little consolation from growing boredom with the debt and trouble at home.
Assigned to a temporary commander in “that old Worcester”, Aubrey sailed for the Mediterranean to participate in the Royal Navy’s blockade of the French port of Toulon, where he would be dispatched by Admiral Harte. (unfortunately Admiral Harte himself (whom he cheated on years ago) on a secret mission that promises to draw Aubrey into political conflict. Despite the help of her friend Stephen, Aubrey faced some of the toughest challenges of her career.

It is the eighth book in O’Brian’s 20-volume Aubrey/Maturin series.

This story is less dramatic than the previous books. Most of them are under blockade which I gathered from the book is boring to the crew. I really enjoyed all the additional information O’Brian provided about ships, sailing ships and the Royal Navy in the early 1800s and late 1790s. Patrick Tull did a wonderful job of narrating. story again. Feeling the ending was too abrupt, wish there were more sequels about what happens after the battle. But maybe that comes in the next book.

I read the entire series over and over again a few years ago and now I’m thoroughly enthralled by Patrick Tull’s narration. Well done!

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