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21

The Final Unfinished Voyage of Jack Aubrey

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21

By: Patrick O'Brian
Narrated by: Patrick Tull
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Best-selling author Patrick O'Brian became a legend with his beloved Aubrey-Maturin seafaring tales. O'Brian received further attention with the critically acclaimed film adaptation, Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World, which was nominated for 10 Academy Awards, and won two.

When O'Brian passed away in 2000, he left behind three chapters of what was to be the 21st Aubrey-Maturin novel. The tale was to have followed Jack Aubrey in his new post, Rear Admiral of the Blue Squadron.

Although it remains unfinished, 21 gives us one final glance at the unparalleled genius of a master craftsman and the series The New York Times Book Review hailed as "the best historical novels ever written".

Don't miss the rest of the Aubrey/Maturin series.©2004 Patrick O'Brian (P)2004 Recorded Books, LLC Action & Adventure Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Fiction Sea Adventures War & Military Adventure Heartfelt

Critic reviews

"For Aubrey/Maturin addicts, there could be no better gift: a new, albeit incomplete, story with freshly piquant details, wry humor and salty nautical action." (Publishers Weekly)

Historical Masterpiece • Enduring Legacy • Masterful Narration • Rich Adventure • Brilliant Dialogue • Authentic Accents

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This novel was shaping up to be a great one, worth a listen even though it is unfinished. Thank you Patrick O'Brian for the gift of these books.

An Excellent End

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It will be difficult for anyone ever to live up to Patrick Obrian’s storytelling prowess, his character development, his dialogue, or his historical content. I will read the all again in 5 years. And I look forward to the experience.

Sad to see these books end. Patrick O’Brian is a master

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The only thing wrong with this book is that Mr. O'Brian did not have a chance to finish!

farewell wherever you fare, Patrick O'Brian!

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A nice coda to the series. Unfortunately, it does not include O'Brian's handwritten continuation of chapter 3, found in the printed book, but goes only to the end of the typescript. In the manuscript pages we learn of the confrontation and duel between Maturin and Miller, as well as a few further details. This material is less worked-out than the typescript, somewhat choppy and discontinuous, but it would have been good to include in the reading, if only to reach a moment of conflict before the text breaks off.

Does not include whole text of printed book

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A fitting parting for the reader from Jack, Stephen, Patrick O'Brian, and Patrick Tull who gave the characters their voice.

A perfect and wonderful farewell...

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