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Treason's Harbour is Patrick O'Brian's 1983 Aubrey-Maturin novel, notable for Malta-based naval intelligence during the Napoleonic Wars.
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Where does Treason's Harbour take place?
Much of the novel takes place in Malta during the Napoleonic Wars, where Captain Jack Aubrey is waiting for repairs and Stephen Maturin becomes involved in intelligence work. The story also reaches the Red Sea and the Barbary Coast.
Which book number is Treason's Harbour in the Aubrey-Maturin series?
Treason's Harbour is the ninth Aubrey-Maturin novel and was first published in 1983. It follows The Ionian Mission and precedes The Far Side of the World.
What role does Stephen Maturin play in Treason's Harbour?
Maturin's medical and intelligence careers drive much of the plot, especially the discovery of a French spy network in Malta. This makes the novel more espionage-focused than a story centered only on naval combat.
Is Treason's Harbour the book behind the film Master and Commander?
No. The 2003 film Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World draws mainly on The Far Side of the World and other Aubrey-Maturin material. Treason's Harbour is the ninth novel, while the film's title references the tenth.
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