Aubrey-Maturin book 8 · 1981
The Ionian Mission
Jack serves on the blockade of Toulon, and is then sent on a delicate mission among the Turkish rulers of the Greek coast.
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Book facts
- Author
- Patrick O'Brian
- Series
- Aubrey-Maturin, book 8 of 21
- Published
- 1981
- Setting
- Set at sea
- Characters charted
- 7
- Chart confidence
- High
Who is in The Ionian Mission
7 recurring or key characters from Patrick O'Brian’s chart.
Lead 2
- Jack AubreyRoyal Navy captain, "Lucky Jack"
- Stephen MaturinSurgeon, naturalist and spy
Major 2
- Preserved KillickAubrey's grumbling steward
- Barret BondenAubrey's coxswain
Minor and cameo 3
- Tom PullingsMidshipman who rises to captain
- Sophia WilliamsJack's wife
- Diana VilliersSophie's cousin, loved by Stephen
Also featuring these characters
Other Patrick O'Brian books that share the most characters with The Ionian Mission.
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