The Fortune of War
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About this book
Sixième épisode des aventures maritimes du capitaine Jack Aubrey.
Reader Profile
4.4/5 · 169 readers · 312 pages · ≈ 5 h 47 m · Moderate
What order should I read the Aubrey-Maturin series series?
Read The Fortune of War first, then follow the publication order above — Master and Commander, then The Surgeon's Mate, then The Letter of Marque, then The Hundred Days.
How long does it take to read The Fortune of War?
About ≈ 5 h 47 m — 312 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is The Fortune of War?
312 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is The Fortune of War?
It sits on the Sea Stories, Historical Fiction, History shelves.
Is The Fortune of War in the public domain?
No — it is still under copyright.
Who are the main characters in The Fortune of War?
The main characters include William Bainbridge.
Where does The Fortune of War take place?
It is set in United States, Great Britain, Indonesia during Early 19th century, War of 1812, 19th century.
Who wrote The Fortune of War?
Patrick O'Brian (1914–2000).
Aubrey-Maturin series — reading order
- → The Fortune of War (1979) you are here
- 1 Master and Commander (1969)
- 2 The Surgeon's Mate (1980)
- 3 The Letter of Marque (1989)
- 4 The Hundred Days (1998)
Setting
United StatesGreat BritainIndonesia
Time period
Early 19th centuryWar of 181219th century
Characters
William Bainbridge
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