The Lubber’s Hole - A Patrick O’Brian Podcast

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Episode 33 - The Ionian Mission (Part 1) Nov 29, 2020

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We're picking up book 8 in the series, The Ionian Mission. We've a fresh start for Stephen and Diana, a new ship for Jack, and driving lessons for Jagiello. Oh, and lots and lots of Bach. Ch 1,2

Episode 32 - The Surgeon's Mate (final part); Rachel McMillan Nov 22, 2020

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Finally we reach the conclusion of book 7 in the series, The Surgeon's Mate. Jack, Stephen and Jagiello break free, but what about Diana? To talk about her, we're joined by author and Villiers superfan Rachel McMillan. Ch 11.

Episode 31 - The Surgeon's Mate (Part 8) Nov 15, 2020

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Back ashore for Stephen, Jack and Jagiello - this time as prisoners in the hands of the French authorities. But which authorities? And we seem to be working up towards some kind of culmination, but how is it that Diana's character looms so large over these final chapters? Ch 10,11

Episode 30 - The Surgeon's Mate (Part 7) Nov 08, 2020

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This great book builds to the first of its climaxes - we've got literary allusions galore, music, a rousing chorus and of course the Gentlemen's Relish, finishing off with a gripping chase in a storm. Ch 8,9

Episode 29 - The Surgeon's Mate (Part 6) Nov 01, 2020

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More adventures aboard the Ariel as we finally reach the Baltic: We meet an admiral who doesn't bear a grudge against Aubrey, and we enjoy honey buzzards and Humbug. Plus a salute to Trafalgar Day. Ch 7,8

Episode 28 - The Surgeon's Mate (Part 5) Oct 25, 2020

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Continuing our reading of the Surgeon's Mate, we finally have Jack and Stephen aboard a ship, HMS Ariel, with a new shipmate, Jagiello. There are unfamiliar waterways and curious gifts from the locals - honey buzzards, anyone? Ch 6-7

Episode 27 - The Surgeon's Mate (Part 4); Adam Franti Oct 18, 2020

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Jack has his world rocked by a letter from abroad, Stephen and Diana head for a romantic walk by a river, and O'Brian treats us all to classical allusions and French atmosphere. We're joined by our guest Adam Franti to talk about the War of 1812. Ch 5

Episode 26 - The Surgeon’s Mate (Part 3) Oct 11, 2020

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Back in England, Jack goes looking for a horse, the Aubrey children are on the march, and Stephen goes looking for advice from Sir Joseph Blaine. We find ourselves enjoying a night at the opera. Ch 4.

Episode 25 - The Surgeon's Mate (Part 2); Eva Sandor Oct 04, 2020

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Our heroes are afloat again, but being chased by an unusually persistent foe - we wonder why, and wonder what will be the turning point to propel the rest of the story of The Surgeon's Mate. We chat to our guest, author Eva Sandor, about POB's writing style and about her new novel Fool's Proof. Ch 3.

Episode 24 - The Surgeon's Mate (Part 1) Sep 27, 2020

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We start the next book in the canon with Stephen, Diana and Jack all ashore in Halifax, ready to celebrate. Jack faces a sailor's temptation, while Stephen and Diana face up to each other. Where will it all lead? Will Jack still be able to call himself an officer and a gentleman? Ch 1-2.

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