H. M. S. Surprise by Patrick O'Brian (English) Paperback Book

Description: H. M. S. Surprise by Patrick O'Brian "Few, very few books have made my heart thud with excitement. H.M.S. Surprise managed it." —Helen Lucy Burke, Irish Press FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In H.M.S. Surprise, British naval officer Jack Aubrey and surgeon Stephen Maturin face near-death and tumultuous romance in the distant waters ploughed by the ships of the East India Company. Tasked with ferrying a British ambassador to the Sultan of Kampong, they find themselves on a prolonged voyage aboard a Royal Navy frigate en route to the Malay Peninsula. In this new sphere, Aubrey is on the defensive, pitting wits and seamanship against an enemy who enjoys overwhelming local superiority. But somewhere in the Indian Ocean lies the prize that could secure him a marriage to his beloved Sophie and make him rich beyond his wildest dreams: the ships sent by Napoleon to attack the China Fleet. Back Cover Praise for the Aubrey/Maturin Series and Patrick OBrian"The best historical novels ever written."--Richard Snow, New York Times Book Review"I love these books.... [They offer] the same sense of lived experience as Hilary Mantel.... They will sweep you away and return you delighted, increased and stunned. If the phrase Napoleonic war fiction fills you with anticipation, then you dont need me to convince you to read [Patrick] OBrian. But for the rest of you.... [P]lease, just trust me."--Nicola Griffith, NPR"A few books work their way... onto [bestseller] lists by genuine, lasting excellence--witness The Lord of the Rings, or Patrick OBrians sea stories."--Ursula K. Le Guin"Like John LeCarr Author Biography One of our greatest contemporary novelists, Patrick OBrian is the author of the twenty volumes of the best-selling Aubrey/Maturin series, as well as many other books, including Testimonies, The Golden Ocean, The Unknown Shore, and biographies of Joseph Banks and Picasso. Review "As sinewy and virile as its predecessors, this is a copper-bottomed investment for the numerous fans of Jack Aubrey." -- Sarah Lake - Daily Telegraph"It has been said that this series is some of the finest historical fiction of our time.… Aubrey and Maturin have been described as better than Holmes and Watson, the equal of Quixote and Panza.… All this is true. And the marvel is, it hardly says enough." -- John Balzar - Los Angeles Times Review Quote "It has been said that this series is some of the finest historical fiction of our time.... Aubrey and Maturin have been described as better than Holmes and Watson, the equal of Quixote and Panza.... All this is true. And the marvel is, it hardly says enough." Details ISBN0393541606 Series Aubrey/Maturin Novels Language English Year 2021 ISBN-10 0393541606 ISBN-13 9780393541601 Format Paperback Series Number 3 Imprint WW Norton & Co Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Pages 368 UK Release Date 1900-01-01 AU Release Date 2021-06-15 NZ Release Date 2021-06-15 US Release Date 2021-06-15 Author Patrick OBrian Publisher WW Norton & Co Publication Date 2021-06-15 DEWEY FIC Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:131818272;

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