A review by kittenscribble
The Mauritius Command by Patrick O'Brian

4.0

Aubrey, stuck ashore without a berth and with his mother-in-law at home, is more than happy when Maturin shows up with a difficult mission. What follows is a typical rollicking O'Brian naval adventure, in which Aubrey is given command over some questionable captains, and Maturin pursues science and intelligence ashore.