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Aubrey/Maturin

by Patrick O’Brian

21 books Started 1969 Latest 2004
Publication Reading Order

The Aubrey/Maturin is a Historical Fiction / Literary Fiction series by Patrick O’Brian, comprising 21 books published between 1969 and 2004. Books are listed in publication order, which is the recommended reading sequence.

# Title Year Buy
Master and Commander cover 1 Master and Commander 1969 Buy from Amazon
Post Captain cover 2 Post Captain 1972 Buy from Amazon
H.M.S. Surprise cover 3 H.M.S. Surprise 1973 Buy from Amazon
4 The Mauritius Command 1977 Buy from Amazon
5 Desolation Island 1977 Buy from Amazon
The Fortune of War cover 6 The Fortune of War 1978 Buy from Amazon
The Surgeon's Mate cover 7 The Surgeon's Mate 1980 Buy from Amazon
The Ionian Mission cover 8 The Ionian Mission 1981 Buy from Amazon
Treason's Harbour cover 9 Treason's Harbour 1983 Buy from Amazon
The Far Side of the World cover 10 The Far Side of the World 1984 Buy from Amazon
The Reverse of the Medal cover 11 The Reverse of the Medal 1986 Buy from Amazon
The Letter of Marque cover 12 The Letter of Marque 1988 Buy from Amazon
13 The Thirteen-Gun Salute 1989 Buy from Amazon
The Nutmeg of Consolation cover 14 The Nutmeg of Consolation 1991 Buy from Amazon
The Truelove / Clarissa Oakes cover 15 The Truelove / Clarissa Oakes 1992 Buy from Amazon
The Wine-Dark Sea cover 16 The Wine-Dark Sea 1993 Buy from Amazon
The Commodore cover 17 The Commodore 1994 Buy from Amazon
The Yellow Admiral cover 18 The Yellow Admiral 1996 Buy from Amazon
The Hundred Days cover 19 The Hundred Days 1998 Buy from Amazon
20 Blue at the Mizzen 1999 Buy from Amazon
21: The Final Unfinished Voyage of Jack Aubrey (Short Story) cover 21 21: The Final Unfinished Voyage of Jack Aubrey (Short Story) 2004 Buy from Amazon
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About Patrick O’Brian

Patrick O'Brian (1914-2000) was an acclaimed British novelist, best known for his Aubrey-Maturin series of nautical historical novels. Born in England, he published his first novel at age 65. The Aubrey-Maturin series follows the adventures of Captain Jack Aubrey and his ship's surgeon, Stephen Maturin, during the Napoleonic Wars. Set amidst the compelling backdrop of 19th-century naval warfare, the series is renowned for its rich characters, meticulous historical research, and gripping storytelling. O'Brian's works have garnered critical acclaim and numerous awards. He was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 1995 and received the Kenyon Festival of Letters Lifetime Achievement Award in 1999. His series has sold over 10 million copies worldwide and has been translated into more than 20 languages. O'Brian's evocative prose, masterful storytelling, and immersive historical detail have established him as a beloved and influential figure in the literary world.

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