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Published in 1992, "Clarissa Oakes" is the fourteenth novel in Patrick O'Brian's acclaimed Aubrey-Maturin historical fiction series. The narrative focuses on Captain Jack Aubrey's command of HMS Surprise during a voyage across the Pacific Ocean. The plot is catalyzed by the presence of a female stowaway, Clarissa Oakes, whom Aubrey harbors aboard the ship. The book explores the complexities of naval discipline, early 19th-century gender roles, and the maritime politics of the era.
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Which book number is Clarissa Oakes?
Clarissa Oakes is the fourteenth novel in Patrick O'Brian's Aubrey-Maturin series. It was published in 1992 and is also known in some markets as The Truelove.
What ship does Jack Aubrey command in Clarissa Oakes?
Captain Jack Aubrey commands HMS Surprise during a voyage across the Pacific Ocean. The story is driven in part by the arrival of Clarissa Oakes aboard the ship.
Who is Clarissa Oakes in the novel?
Clarissa Oakes is the woman whose presence aboard HMS Surprise changes the social and emotional balance of the voyage. Her backstory becomes a major concern for the ship's officers and for Dr. Stephen Maturin.
Where does Clarissa Oakes fit in the Aubrey-Maturin series?
It comes after The Wine-Dark Sea and before The Wine-Dark Sea's later series developments are followed in subsequent volumes. Because it is book fourteen, the novel builds on established friendships, naval careers, and conflicts.
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