The Far Side of the World (Vol. Book 10) (Aubrey/Maturin Novels)

Patrick O'Brian

Dec 2011 · Aubrey/Maturin Novels Book 10 · W. W. Norton & Company

About this ebook

The tenth installment in the beloved, epic Aubrey/Maturin series and inspiration for the major motion picture starring Russell Crowe. The War of 1812 continues, and Captain Jack Aubrey sets course for Cape Horn on a mission after his own heart: intercepting a powerful American frigate outward bound to wreak havoc with the British whaling trade. Meanwhile, Stephen Maturin has a mission of his own in the world of secret intelligence and comes face to face with the harsh realities for women of the age. Disaster in various guises awaits them in the Great South Sea and in the far reaches of the Pacific—typhoons, castaways, shipwrecks, an ill-fated affair, murder, and criminal insanity—as well as a bold rescue by a crew of seafaring female warriors.

Ratings and reviews

Excellent storytelling and dynamic, complex characters coupled with a fascinating journey through the history of the early 19th century through the eyes of a navy captain and a world traveling surgeon and government agent (among others). Makes for a great read once again.

About the author

One of our greatest contemporary novelists, Patrick O’Brian 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.