Patrick o brian is regarded by many as the greatest historical novelist now writing. In addition to the aubreymaturin novels, patrick o brian wrote several books including the novels testimonies, the golden ocean, and the unknown shore, as well as biographies of joseph banks and picasso. The 21st novel on which patrick o brian was working at the time of his death has appeared as a fragment the final, unfinished voyage of jack aubrey. The 21st novel on which patrick obrian was working at the time of his death has appeared as a fragment the final, unfinished voyage of jack aubrey. The years given for the story draw on the aubreymaturin chronology by don seltzer. Master and commander 1969 post captain 1972 hms surprise 1973 the maritius command 1977 desolation island 1978. Master and commander is the first novel in the epic twenty book aubreymaturin series by patrick obrian. They are based on the main character, english naval captain jack aubrey and the irishcatalan physician stephen maturin. Commander jack aubrey returns to england to take up the life of a country squire. Obrians first novel in the series was published shortly after c. These are a series of 20 novels that are set in the sea during a napoleonic wars describing events by the royal navy. Patrick published his first book, caesar, at age 15, with his fathers help. For captain jack aubrey, who has fled to france to escape his creditors, this is doubly alarming news.
Below is a list of patrick obrian s novels in order of when they were originally published. On the run from france as war comes, from debtors prison throughout, and from the entanglements of romance. Post captain, the second novel in his remarkable aubreymaturin series, led mary renault to write. Patrick obrian books list of books by author patrick obrian. In short order the captain is interned, makes his escape across the french countryside, and leads a ship into battle. Apr 01, 2010 buy post captain new ed by o brian, patrick isbn. This is the second novel in the aubrey and maturin book series. Published in 1972, this book recounts the misfortunes of the duo following the treaty of amiens after which peace prevails. The complete series list for aubreymaturin patrick o brian. Besides the aubrey maturin books, he also wrote a few standalone novels and short story collections.
O brian began his literary career with caesar in 1930 when he was merely 16. Buy post captain by patrick obrian online at alibris. Post captain patrick obrian adrian harrington rare books. Post captain aubreymaturin 9780393307061 by o brian, patrick and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Patrick obrian books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography. These are the best books in patrick obrians bibliography. I had already seen the movie with russell crowe and this book explained how they met. In 1803 napoleon smashes the peace of amiens, and captain jack aubrey, r. I am very grateful their support and suggest fans of patrick obrian would enjoy their amazing collection of geoff hunts patrick obrian paintings the patrick obrian mapping. Post captain book by patrick obrian half price books. Master and commander is the first book of the twentynovel series, begun in 1969. This first book is listed as one of the uks best loved novels in a bbc poll and served as the inspiration for the russell crowe movie master and commander. Patrick o brian, born richard patrick russ in 1914 in buckinghamshire, england, was wellknown for his series of novels set in the royal navy during the napoleonic wars.
Master and commander raised dangerously high expectations. His writing career kicked off early when he was just a young boy. Post captain is the 2nd book in the aubreymaturin series plot the book begins in 1802 with the conclusion of the french revolutionary wars and the start of the peace of amiens. The book led him to be labelled by critics as the boythoreau, as a reference to american author henry david thoreau. Patrick started with short stories such as hussein, an entertainment, and beasts royal which brought him substantial praise.
These are the best books in patrick obrian s bibliography. Patrick obrian read by robert hardy post captain 1997. Below is a list of patrick obrian s aubreymaturin books in order of when they were originally released. The film was nominated for ten oscars, including best picture. Oct 11, 2010 post captain by patrick obrian post captain is the second aubreymaturin novel, and obrian had clearly much more of an idea that he was going to be writing something long, and began setting.
The books are now available in hardcover, paperback, and ebook format. Aubreymaturin series in order patrick obrian fictiondb. The 21st novel of the series, left unfinished at obrians. Patrick obrian was also a french to english translator and thus he translated several works in his career. Below is a list of patrick obrians aubreymaturin books in order of when they were originally released. Patrick obrians acclaimed aubreymaturin series of historical novels has been described as a masterpiece david mamet, new york times, addictively readable patrick t. In series order, the books are master and commander, post captain, h. Mix equal parts jane austen and geeked out historical descriptions of sailing, life in the english navy during the napoleonic wars on land and at sea all in obrians enviable prose and you get broadsides of narrative firing off every 2 minutes. I am very grateful their support and suggest fans of patrick o brian would enjoy their amazing collection of geoff hunts patrick o brian paintings. Master and commander raised almost dangerously high expectations, post captain triumphantly surpasses them. He escapes from debtors prison in france, and from a possible mutiny, and pursues his quarry straight into the mouth of a frenchheld harbor. The aubreymaturin series by patrick obrian 19142000. Post captain is the second in the aubreymaturin series and perhaps the first written with the knowledge that it was part of a series.
Post captain, patrick obrian shop online for books in. Set in the royal navy during the napoleonic wars, obrians 20book series centers on the enduring friendship between naval officer jack aubrey and physician and spy stephen maturin. Patrick obrian 19142000 was an english novelist best known for his acclaimed aubreymaturin series of historical novels. Captain jack aubrey, who made and lost a fortune in the first book, spends this book on the run. Master and commander 9780393058956 jack aubrey meets stephen maturin and commands the brig hms sophie to victory over the spanish frigate cacafuego. Aubrey courts sophia williams the eldest daughter, but is also. Fishpond australia, post captain by patrick obrianbuy. The novel begins with obrian in full jane austen mode, following a young jack aubrey with prize money in his pocket and time on his hands because of an unfortunate lull in the napoleonic wars, as he pursues his eventual wife, sophie williams.
Patrick o brian s acclaimed aubreymaturin series of historical novels has been described as a masterpiece david mamet, new york times, addictively readable patrick t. N taking refuge in france from his creditors, is interned. For me, there is no better summer reading than the aubreymaturin series of age of sail adventures from patrick o brian. Minor sunning to extremities of book and jacket, tiny rub to crown.
Master and commander 1969 post captain 1972 hms surprise 1973 the maritius command 1977 desolation island. Patrick obrian is regarded by many as the greatest historical novelist now writing. He meets the williams family, and their cousin diana villiers. Patrick tull is the better of the two choices for narrator, and his narration is clear and entertaining, more so than the other choice offered by. Among his honors was the award of commander of the british empire c.
Post captain by patrick obrian post captain is the second aubreymaturin novel, and obrian had clearly much more of an idea that he. This is a complete printable listing of all aubreymaturin books and lists the newest aubreymaturin book. Mix equal parts jane austen and geeked out historical descriptions of sailing, life in the english navy during the napoleonic wars on land and at sea all in o brian s enviable prose and you get broadsides of narrative firing off every 2 minutes. Master and commander is a great book, and our introduction to captain jack aubrey and doctor stephen maturin is a great hook. It might be early to say this, but this might rank at or near the top of the best historical novels ever taken as a whole. Patrick obrian, born richard patrick russ in 1914 in buckinghamshire, england, was wellknown for his series of novels set in the royal navy during the napoleonic wars. Post captain aubreymaturin 9780393307061 by obrian, patrick and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Fishpond australia, post captain by patrick o brianbuy. As you move through the series they become much more serial. The series has the same chronological order as its publication order.
In addition to the aubreymaturin novels, patrick obrian wrote several books including the novels testimonies, the golden ocean, and the unknown shore, as well as biographies of joseph banks and picasso. These books were my absolute favorites of all time so far. Post captain, the second novel in his remarkable aubreymaturin series, led. Aubrey courts sophia williams the eldest daughter, but. I wasnt really hooked until post captain, the second book in the series, wherein obrian lays out with dazzling skill the whole dickensian. The aubreymaturin series became a major hit later on in his life while he was in his seventies after it caught the eyes of an american publisher. The year is 1803, and that scalawag napoleon bonaparte has gone to war again. The series follows jack aubrey of the royal navy and dr.
Post captain is the second historical novel in the aubreymaturin series by patrick obrian, first published in 1972. Obrian is best known for his jack aubreystephen maturin series that spanned 21 novels and was adapted into the motion picture master and commander. The complete series list for aubreymaturin patrick obrian. The aubreymaturin series is a sequence of nautical historical novels20 completed and one unfinishedby patrick obrian, set during the napoleonic wars and centering on the friendship between captain jack aubrey of the royal navy and his ships surgeon stephen maturin, a physician, natural philosopher, and intelligence agent. Post captain 9780393059939 jack and stephen vie for the affections of diana villiers. Post captain by patrick obrian and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Instead he spent well over 450 pages maturing the relationship between our two protagonists. For me, there is no better summer reading than the aubreymaturin series of age of sail adventures from patrick obrian. Order of aubreymaturin books the aubreymaturin series is a series of nautical historical novels by english novelist patrick obrian. This chronological order also is the best reading order. Post captain weve beat them before and well beat them again. Foresters death and the publication of popes and kents first novels in their series of wooden ships and iron men. Cole schoolland the first book was originally intended to be standalone.
The life story of a pandaleopard which he wrote at the age of 12 and published at the age of 15. This is part 2 of 22 in the aubreymaturin series and patrick obrian, despite his eloquent, colorful timepiece language, could do so much more for the series if he wrote more lengthy passages about naval maneuvers and fighting action in post captain. Post captain has 14 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Post captain is the second in patrick o brian s epic 20volume 19thcentury maritime series. Patrick published two novels under his original name, richard patrick russ namely. Post captain makes me wonder if patrick obrian originally intended master and commander as a one off and if you know the answer please dont tell me. In 1803, napoleon smashes the peace of amiens, and captain jack aubrey, r. Online shopping from a great selection at books store.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Patrick obrian books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography barnes. Surprise, the mauritius command, desolation island, the fortune of war, the surgeons mate, the ionian mission, treasons harbour, the far side of the world, the reverse of the. Buy post captain by patrick o brian online at alibris. Mary renault, post captain, patrick obrian, 9780393307061. The aubreymaturin series is a sequence of nautical historical novels20 completed and one unfinishedby patrick obrian, set during the. They are highly praised for their vivid description of 19thcentury life.
When i first read the first in the series, master and commander, i really enjoyed getting to know the main characters, captain jack aubrey and stephen maturin. Sep 15, 20 post captain 1972 patrick obrians magnificent sophomore work is the crown jewel of the series. The 5 best aubreymaturin novels by patrick obrian book. The first novel, master and commander, was published in 1969 and the last finished novel in 1999. The far side of the world if youve seen the movie, dont hesitate to pick up the book aside from the setting. Patrick obrian changed his name after after the world wars. To order direct, just list the titles and cost of the cassettes you require plus your name, adress and post code and send together with your payment or authority to debit your credit charge card, to harpercollins audio books mail order department freepost gw 3834 glasgow g43 0br uk orders sent post free. It features the characters of captain jack aubrey and naval surgeon stephen maturin in the early 19th century and is set in the napoleonic wars. The aubrey maturin series master and commander, post captain, hms surprise, the mauritius. Patrick obrian books list of books by author patrick o. Post captain hard to believe that i got more out of hearing this book than i did reading it 10 years ago. He escapes from france, from debtors prison, from a possible mutiny, and pursues his quarry straight into the mouth of a frenchheld harbor. Patrick o brian, post captain the second book in o brian s aubreymaturin series 20 books.