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Name: The Fortune of War
Rating: 4.571428571428 (7 reviews)
Author: Patrick O'Brian

In this sixth episode of the Aubrey–Maturin series, Captain Jack Aubrey continues his daring naval exploits while his ship’s chief physician, Stephen Maturin, faces both maritime and scientific challenges. Set against the backdrop of the War of 1812, the story blends action, adventure, and seafaring life with a sharp historical perspective on naval warfare in the early 19th‑century United States and Great Britain.

First publish date: June 1, 1999

Genre: Historical Fiction/19th Century Historical Fiction

Authors: Patrick O'Brian

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