Patrick obrian is unquestionably the homer of the napoleonic wars. As aubrey and maturin slow down with age, so do their adventures. If youre a fan of the series, of course you will eventually read this book, no matter what i say. Blue at the mizzen aubrey maturin, book 20 by patrick obrian. Patrick obrian books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography. The jacket is not priceclipped, not clipped at all. Aubrey maturin the commodore patrick obrian hardcover first american edition.
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