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The Fortune of War

By Patrick O’Brian
Series: Aubrey-Maturin
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In The Fortune of War by Patrick O’Brian, Captain Jack Aubrey and his friend, Dr. Stephen Maturin, find themselves embroiled in the events of the War of 1812. After their ship is destroyed, they become prisoners of war in America. Amidst their captivity, Maturin’s intelligence work plays a vital role, weaving tension and intrigue throughout this naval adventure.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this gripping tale if you're drawn to intricate naval adventures filled with suspense and a rich historical backdrop. Fans of thrilling escapades on the high seas, layered with espionage and intense battles, will find themselves engrossed in the dramatic twists and richly drawn characters.

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The Fortune of War

Britain and America are newly at war, and Jack Aubrey and Stephen Maturin are caught in the very thick of the action.

An action-packed historical naval fiction novel

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Patrick O'Brian's Aubrey-Maturin tales are widely acknowledged to be the greatest series of historical novels ever written. All eighteen books are being re-issued in hardback by HarperCollins with stunning new jackets to coincide with a new film based on the adventures and to introduce these modern classics to a new generation.

The Fortune of War finds Captain Jack Aubrey, RN, arriving in the Dutch East Indies to find himself appointed to the command of the fastest and best-armed frigate in the Navy. He and his friend Stephen Maturin take passage for England in a despatch vessel. However, the war of 1812 breaks out while they are en route. Bloody actions precipitate them both into new and unexpected scenes where Stephen's past activities as a secret agent return on him with a vengeance.

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Patrick O'Brian is celebrated for his mastery in capturing the essence of the Napoleonic wars with Homeric brilliance. His work is highly regarded for its detailed and accurate depiction of naval life in the early 19th century, complemented by deeply sympathetic character portrayals. Critics praise his work as a standout within its genre, offering a treat for readers and illuminating English literature.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780006499190

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 January 1997

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 368

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Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Historical Fiction Patrick O’Brian Series: Aubrey-Maturin

About the Author

Patrick O'Brian, one of our greatest contemporary novelists, is the author of the acclaimed Aubrey/Maturin tales and the biographer of Joseph Banks and Picasso. His first novel, Testimonies, and his Collected Short Stories were recently republished by HarperCollins. In 1995, he was the first recipient of the Heywood Hill Prize for a lifetime's contribution to literature. In the same year he was awarded the CBE. In 1997 he was awarded an honorary doctorate of letters by Trinity College, Dublin. He died in January 2000 at the age of 85.

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