The Hundred Days

Aubrey/Maturin Series, Book 19

By: Patrick O'Brian

Narrated by: Patrick Tull

For years, critics have celebrated best-selling author Patrick O'Brian's seafaring adventures for their magnificent blend of swashbuckling excitement and historical accuracy. With The Hundred Days, he transports you to the high seas of the Napoleonic era when the French demagogue is making a desperate attempt to control the European world. While Napoleon pursues the British across Europe, rumors fly about him forging a secret link with the forces of Islam. Soon an ominous horde of Muslim mercenaries gather. In a desperate attempt to avert disaster, ship's doctor Stephen Maturin navigates oriental politics to uncover the truth. And blustery Commodore Jack Aubrey launches a daring mission to destroy the growing French-Muslim menace.

Patrick O'Brian packs this brilliantly executed tale with elegant language, rich humor, and authentic period atmosphere. With his deep, rumbling voice, narrator Patrick Tull brings storm-tossed seas and gallant navy warships colorfully to life.

Don't miss the rest of the Aubrey/Maturin series.©1988 Patrick O'Brian (P)2003 Recorded Books, LLC

Critic reviews

"Colorful historical background, smooth plotting, marvelous characters and great style....O'Brian continues to unroll a splendid Turkish rug of a saga." (Publishers Weekly)
"The Hundred Days is certain to delight O'Brian's fans, for whom happiness is an unending stream of Aubrey/Maturin books...[It] is a fine novel that stands proudly on the shelf with the others." (Los Angeles Times)

Another fabulous installment

in the Aubrey Maturin series. Patrick Tull cannot be topped as the narrator -- he takes me right back to the 19th century and makes me feel that Jack Aubrey and Stephen Maturin are old friends. This is a wonderful book and a great listen.

Good Sailing Story

Patrick Tull does a great job narrating this story. The Hundred Days is about the escape by Napoleon from the Island of Elba and the hundred days till Waterloo. The story takes place in the Mediterranean Sea with Aubrey/Maturin trying to destroy French Navy that declare for Napoleon and stop the gold shipment from Napoleon to pay for an mercenary army. Lots of intrigue for Steven Maturin and navel battles for Aubrey.

Hundred Days

Excellent read especially African descriptions of wildlife and customs.
The galley sea battle was interesting and unique.

Excellent

Patrick O'Brian is a brilliant writer. The narrator is a bit too hammy though--too in love with the sound of his own voice.

greatest series ever

The Aubrey/Maturin series is truly the greatest series of fictional books ever written. you can listen to 1-21 laughing and crying all the way and learning about naval history, ships, 19th century habits and culture, and then listen to them again with redoubled pleasure!

Another Outstanding Effort

Another Outstanding Effort as the end of the incredible series draws near. I almost don't want to start the next book. O'Brien again delights with his insightful and descriptive narratives of day to day life aboard an English Man of War. He cleverly weaves political intrigue into his stories as well. Patrick Tull's narration is superb as always... highly recommended...

Great moments, but not best effort

Love the O'Brian series, and this reader is phenomenal. This just isn't the best example. Bogs down in places. Dark. Killing off characters who are long-time "friends" made me think more of the author's own darkness at the time of writing was making its way into the book. Possible. Understandable. Don't let it keep you from reading, but don't expect the dashing tales of old.

Great story and performance!

Disappointed that the author killed off a beloved character, but still a great story. The narration was superb as always.

Excellent as always

Such wonderful entertainment, and Patrick Tull is an amazing narrator. Will be sad when I finish the series…may just have to start over again!

Excellent

It was good like every other Patrick O’Brian book. I feel sad to learn that he passed away in 200 but what a legacy to leave behind.