Master and Commander: Aubrey-Maturin Series, Book 1 (Unabridged)
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- £13.99
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- £13.99
Publisher Description
Master and Commander is the first of Patrick O’Brian’s now famous Aubrey-Maturin novels, regarded by many as the greatest series of historical novels ever written. It establishes the friendship between Captain Jack Aubrey RN and Stephen Maturin, who becomes his secretive ship’s surgeon and an intelligence agent. It displays the qualities which have put O’Brian far ahead of any of his competitors: his depiction of the detail of life aboard an early 19th century man-of-war, of weapons, food, conversation and ambience, of the landscape and of the sea. O’Brian’s portrayal of each of these is faultless and the sense of period throughout is acute. His power of characterisation is above all masterly. Ric Jerrom reads this classic sea story from Patrick O’Brien.
Customer Reviews
Brilliant!
Superb, re-listening after a few years since I first read and heard the stories. Engaging, informative, thoughtful and witty. Not to be missed.
quality reading
Ric Jerom is amazing. Such subtlety of characterisation. He is a master and commander of this series. I won’t read any unless narrated by him
Brilliant
Wasn't initial sure about Ric Jerrom's narration from the preview play, but unfounded a most absorbing listen & riveting boys-own story.
A must if you enjoy well researched historical fiction.