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The Wine-Dark Sea

By Patrick O’Brian
Series: Aubrey-Maturin
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The Wine-Dark Sea by Patrick O’Brian is a gripping tale in the Aubrey-Maturin series. It explores the high-seas adventure of Captain Jack Aubrey and Dr Stephen Maturin during the Napoleonic Wars. The pair face treacherous waters, both literal and political, as they navigate complex alliances and unexpected dangers on their journey across the globe.
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You might enjoy this book if you're captivated by thrilling naval adventures intertwined with elements of crime and intense human drama. The narrative delves into the challenges and camaraderie aboard a ship set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars, with richly detailed descriptions and a gripping plot that keeps readers engaged. Famed for its authentic depiction of maritime life, it mixes historical context with fictional intrigue, appealing to fans of both historical fiction and suspense-filled stories.

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The Wine-Dark Sea

There is a fine line between privateer and pirate, between friend and foe.

The historical spy thriller set during the Napoleonic Wars

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At the opening of a voyage filled with disaster and delight, Jack Aubrey and Stephen Maturin are in pursuit of a privateer sailing under American colours through the Great South Sea.

Stephen's objective is to set the revolutionary tinder in South America ablaze to relieve the pressure on the British government, which has blundered into war with the young and uncomfortably vigorous United States.

The Wine-Dark Sea promises a thrilling adventure on the high seas, navigating political intrigue and personal ambitions in an era defined by both conflict and discovery.

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The Wine-Dark Sea by Patrick O'Brian receives high praise for its vivid storytelling and rich character development. Reviewers highlight O'Brian's masterful depiction of naval life during the Napoleonic wars and commend his ability to vividly portray both ships and the human elements aboard them. His work is celebrated for blending adventure with literary depth, positioning him as a preeminent figure in his genre.

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Book Details

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ISBN: 9780006499312

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 August 1997

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 240g

Pages: 352

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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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