The seventh book in the Aubrey-Maturin historical novel series by Patrick O'Brian, set during the War of 1812 and the Napoleonic Wars. Read by Benedict Cumberbatch.

10/10 Maturin and Captain Aubrey must lose not a minute to make their escape. 8/10 A gale is blowing up in the mouth of the Channel when HMS Ariel sights a French frigate.