H.M.S. Surprise

H.M.S Surprise by Patrick O'Brian: So what do I do after overdosing on historical novels last year? I start the year off with a historical novel! A great read all around, a nice slow introduction and middle section (that will probably foreshadow future events) and one heck of an excellent naval battle to round off the book. No disappointments here. On with the next installment (The Mauritius Command)!