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Patrick O'Brian
Aubrey & Maturin
Aubrey & Maturin
22 books
Complete series
About this series
Follow Captain Jack Aubrey and ship's surgeon Stephen Maturin through the Napoleonic Wars. This series explores naval life, friendship, and the complexities of duty and discovery on the high seas.
Books
Master and Commander
Aubrey & Maturin #1
Men-of-War: Life in Nelson's Navy
Aubrey & Maturin #1
Post Captain
Aubrey & Maturin #2
H.M.S. Surprise
Aubrey & Maturin #3
The Mauritius Command
Aubrey & Maturin #4
Desolation Island
Aubrey & Maturin #5
The Fortune of War
Aubrey & Maturin #6
The Surgeon's Mate
Aubrey & Maturin #7
The Ionian Mission
Aubrey & Maturin #8
Treason's Harbour
Aubrey & Maturin #9
The Far Side of the World
Aubrey & Maturin #10
The Reverse of the Medal
Aubrey & Maturin #11
The Letter of Marque
Aubrey & Maturin #12
The thirteen-gun salute
Aubrey & Maturin #13No cover available
The Nutmeg of Consolation
Aubrey & Maturin #14
Clarissa Oakes
Aubrey & Maturin #15
The Wine-Dark Sea
Aubrey & Maturin #16
The Commodore
Aubrey & Maturin #17
The Yellow Admiral
Aubrey & Maturin #18
The Hundred Days
Aubrey & Maturin #19
Blue at the Mizzen
Aubrey & Maturin #20
FINAL UNFINISHED VOYAGE OF JACK AUBREY
Aubrey & Maturin #21Similar series
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Frequently asked questions
What is the correct reading order for the Aubrey & Maturin series?
The books are generally best read in publication order to follow the continuous development of the characters and their careers. While each novel has a self-contained plot, the overarching narrative and character arcs build sequentially.
Is there a movie adaptation of the Aubrey & Maturin series?
The film "Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World" draws elements from several books in the series, primarily "Master and Commander," "H.M.S. Surprise," and "The Far Side of the World." It combines storylines and characters from these novels.
What makes the Aubrey & Maturin series unique?
The series is renowned for its meticulous historical accuracy regarding naval life, ship operations, and the political climate of the Napoleonic era. It also features a deep exploration of the complex friendship between its two main protagonists.