{"product_id":"the-fortune-of-war","title":"The Fortune of War — Naval Historical Novel (Paperback)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Fortune of War\u003c\/strong\u003e follows Captain Jack Aubrey and his friend Stephen Maturin from the Dutch East Indies to an appointment commanding a swift frigate, then homeward in a dispatch vessel. En route, the War of 1812 breaks out and brings violent engagements and new assignments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe novel balances detailed seamanship and strategic naval combat with the personal drama of friendship and duty. Stephen Maturin's earlier work as a secret agent returns to complicate events, adding espionage and moral stakes to the action.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFilled with period detail, shipboard life, and tense battle scenes, the story suits readers who enjoy maritime history, tactical naval encounters, and layered spy elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSetting: Dutch East Indies \u0026amp; Atlantic during the early 19th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThemes: naval warfare, friendship, espionage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: paperback, 340 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Just Great Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45025301561578,"sku":"JGB-2-US1-2-Stack16-16-0006499198-0","price":9.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/1735\/7290\/files\/81mDSLixyvL.jpg?v=1744489787","url":"https:\/\/justgreatbooks.org\/products\/the-fortune-of-war","provider":"Just Great Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}