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mogora · 2nd August 2007, 10:27 PM

I don't normally read historical fiction but I really enjoy O'Brian's books. I'm totally at sea (ahem) when it comes to nautical matters and the first few books were rather tough going. I'm now getting ready to start Treason's Harbour (#9) and if I still don't completely understand all the details I at least have a better appreciation and familiarity with the esoteric workings of large sailing ships. (Kind of like Stephen, I suppose).

I've been reading in softcover now, but am going to make the switch to hardcover (and such lovely covers they are, too).

Oh, and to answer the OP. There are 20 books and an unfinished 21st.

2nd August 2007, 10:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
mogora Shapeless Protoplasm Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: California Posts: 84	Re: Patrick O'Brian I don't normally read historical fiction but I really enjoy O'Brian's books. I'm totally at sea (ahem) when it comes to nautical matters and the first few books were rather tough going. I'm now getting ready to start Treason's Harbour (#9) and if I still don't completely understand all the details I at least have a better appreciation and familiarity with the esoteric workings of large sailing ships. (Kind of like Stephen, I suppose). I've been reading in softcover now, but am going to make the switch to hardcover (and such lovely covers they are, too). Oh, and to answer the OP. There are 20 books and an unfinished 21st.