Napoleon, having escaped from Elba, pursues his enemies across Europe like a vengeful phoenix. If he can corner the British and Prussians before their Russian and Austrian allies arrive, his genius will lead the French armies to triumph at Waterloo. Meanwhile, Aubrey and Maturin must, at all costs, intercept a shipment of gold ingots bound for North Africa. The fate of Europe hinges on their desperate mission.
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