Series by Patrick O'Brian
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Buy on Amazon2000 · Patrick O'Brian
This is the first book in the Aubrey/Maturin series, which follows the friendship between Captain Aubrey, a Royal Navy officer, and Stephen Maturin,…
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Buy on Amazon1998 · Patrick O'Brian
Post Captain is a historical novel by Patrick O'Brian that continues the story of Jack Aubrey's life. It follows Aubrey as the Peace of Amiens brings…
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Buy on Amazon1999 · Patrick O'Brian
HMS Surprise is the third novel in the Aubrey–Maturin series by Patrick O'Brian, published in 1973. The book continues the story of Captain Jack…
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Buy on Amazon1994 · Patrick O'Brian
Patrick O'Brian's Aubrey-Maturin series is considered the greatest collection of historical novels. To mark the 40th anniversary of the series' start…
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Buy on Amazon2005 · Patrick O'Brian
Captain Jack Aubrey and his friend, surgeon Stephen Maturin, are commissioned to rescue Governor Bligh. They set sail for Australia with a hold full…
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Buy on Amazon1999 · Patrick O'Brian
The Fortune of War is the sixth historical novel in the Aubrey-Maturin series by British author Patrick O'Brian, first published in 1979. It is set…
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Buy on Amazon1994 · Patrick O'Brian
The Surgeon's Mate is the seventh novel in the Aubrey–Maturin series by Patrick O'Brian, published in 1980. The story takes place during the War of…
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Buy on Amazon2000 · Patrick O'Brian
The Ionian Mission is the eighth novel in the Aubrey-Maturin series by Patrick O'Brian, published in 1981. The story takes place during the…
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Buy on Amazon1994 · Patrick O'Brian
Treason's Harbour is the ninth historical novel in the Aubrey-Maturin series by British author Patrick O'Brian, first published in 1983. The story is…
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Buy on Amazon2005 · Patrick O'Brian
"Pass the word for Captain Aubrey," echoed through the ship, starting from the back of the flagship's maindeck and rising to the quarterdeck and…
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Frequently asked questions
How many books has Patrick O'Brian written?
We list 24 books by Patrick O'Brian across 1 series, published between 1970–2006 — each shown in full reading order.
What order should I read Patrick O'Brian's books?
Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “Master and Commander.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.
Where can I buy Patrick O'Brian's books?
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