Patrick O'Brian discreetly closes the door on Jack's indiscretions although he does not refrain from mentioning them.  Let's prise the door open a chink and see what the good captain actually got up to in this collection of the missing Aubrey-Maturin chronicles....

Book 2: Post Captain The Unlucky Present Conventions, misunderstandings, debt, duty... all conspire against Captain Jack Aubrey's desire to wed the fair, demure Sophie Williams in "Post Captain." Disheartened at the loss of his chance to wed Sophie, Jack becomes involved yet again with her cousin, spirited and beautiful Diana Villiers. His affair turns to sexual obsession... and threatens his liberty, career and friendships.  By Annsmac 11/05 Book 4: The Mauritius Command Stupor Mundi Sophie Aubrey has never been inclined to the marriage bed - until she suspects she might have a rival for her husband's affections...  By Uma 11/05  Book 15: The Truelove (Clarissa Oakes) Georgiana Jack Aubrey has a mission to accomplish on behalf of his king in a south sea island far away... how far is he prepared to go to fulfill his duty?  By Uma 12/05

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