Patrick O'Brian is the author of the gripping historical novel Endurance. Fans of meticulously researched adventure stories will find much to enjoy in his work.
The Wine-Dark Sea
The Wine-Dark Sea
Synopsis
Captain Jack Aubrey and Dr. Stephen Maturin sail the HMS Surprise across the Pacific to intercept a French privateer. Their mission takes them from the volcanic shores of the Andes to the dangerous waters of the South Sea during the height of the Napoleonic Wars. It is a story of naval strategy, scientific discovery, and the enduring bond between two very different men.
