O'Brian, Patrick, — The Letter of Marque.

NY, Norton, (1992). 9th ptg. VG PB. Jack Aubrey has been struck off the list of post-captains for a crime he did not commit. His old friend Stephe Maturin has. bought for Aubrey his former ship the Surprise to command as a privateer. Together they said on a desperate mission against the French which may rescue Aubrey from his disgrace.