Jack Aubrey's long service is at last rewarded, as he is promoted to the rank of Commodore and given a squadron of ships to command. His mission is twofold - to make a large dent in the African slave trade, and to intercept a French fleet.
Jack Aubrey's long service is at last rewarded, as he is promoted to the rank of Commodore and given a squadron of ships to command. His mission is tw...
The fall and rise of Captain Jack Aubrey, RN, is set in counterpoint to the fall and rise of Napoleon Bonaparte, in this sequel to The Commodore. While savouring an apparent reprieve for his career, Aubrey receives news that Napoleon has escaped.
The fall and rise of Captain Jack Aubrey, RN, is set in counterpoint to the fall and rise of Napoleon Bonaparte, in this sequel to The Commodore. Whil...
This novel, enriched with excitement, action and grand naval battles, sees Aubrey and Maturin in the thick of Europe's attempt to prevent the French emperor from regaining his power.
This novel, enriched with excitement, action and grand naval battles, sees Aubrey and Maturin in the thick of Europe's attempt to prevent the French e...
In this novel, Napoleon's 100 days of freedom have ended and Aubrey has finally become a true Blue Rear Admiral. He and Maturin set sail on their much postponed mission to Chile.
In this novel, Napoleon's 100 days of freedom have ended and Aubrey has finally become a true Blue Rear Admiral. He and Maturin set sail on their much...
At the time of his death, Patrick O'Brian was halfway through a novel to follow on from 'Blue at the Mizzen'. Here are the first four chapters of O'Brian's novel, published with a full facsimile of the handwritten manuscript, including notes and aide-memoires written by O'Brian.
At the time of his death, Patrick O'Brian was halfway through a novel to follow on from 'Blue at the Mizzen'. Here are the first four chapters of O'Br...