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Synopsis
'Arctic Rescue' transports listeners to the year 1852, where a brave crew led by Captain Jonathan Blake sets sail on the ship Jessica to locate the lost Franklin expedition in the Arctic. The story begins with a heartfelt farewell from Lady Franklin, who expresses her hope for the safe return of her husband and his men. As the Jessica ventures into the icy unknown, the crew settles into the routine of life at sea, but the looming dangers of the Arctic soon become apparent.
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