" Jack Aubrey, though dishonored in the Royal Navy, manages to find action at sea as a privateer in his old ship the Surprise. Meanwhile, Maturin struggles to deal with newfound wealth, his troubled marriage, and his addiction to laudanum. Lots of character growth for both of them, and it's sweet to watch them support each other even though their separate lives aren't going so well. "
— Katherine, 2/20/2014