About this episode

The episode discusses the absurdities and events surrounding the opening of Desolation Island, featuring Jack Aubrey and Stephen.

Desolation Island opens with bucolic absurdity - we’ve got Jack Aubrey on ‘Fiddler’s Green’, Stephen dissecting a fresh cadaver's hands before dinner, a catastrophic get-rich-quick scheme, and Jane Austen-style fibbing from almost everyone. Grab a glass of port and mind your poke—we're getting the band back together.

More episodes of The Lubber’s Hole - A Patrick O’Brian Podcast

• Episode 235 - Desolation Island (Part 3) · July 12, 2026 · 1h 7m
• Episode 234 - Desolation Island (Part 2) · June 28, 2026 · 1h 15m

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