The Complete Short Stories is the most comprehensive collection of O'Brian's short fiction ever published. An essential volume, certain to enchant O'Brian admirers as well as readers who are fortunate enough to be journeying with him for the very first time. Patrick O'Brian is acclaimed as one of the greatest historical novelists of the twentieth century, celebrated throughout the world for his masterful roman fleuve, the AubreyMaturin series. But he was also a prolific writer of short stories, and it is in this form that he first made his mark. Encompassing stories written in his unvarnished youth to tales told by a seasoned traveller, this is the most comprehensive collection of O'Brian's short fiction ever published. It is a treasure chest, overflowing with riches, containing more than sixty tales, including rarities, uncollected works, and forgotten jewels that have been out of print for decades. These are stories of friendship, travel, adventure and the wonders of the natural world. Some are enchantingly funny, others exciting, terrifying, passionate.

All of them prove Patrick O'Brian to be a true master of the form. Gold title PART OF A REINVIGORATION OF THE LIST: We recently repackaged all of the Aubrey-Maturin novels, and we're reissuing The Golden Ocean and The Unknown Shore. Our reinvigoration of Patrick O'Brian's list will culminate with our publication of The Complete Short Stories. A DEFINITIVE COLLECTION OF SHORT STORIES: This is the most comprehensive collection of O'Brian's short fiction, with all of his stories collected in one volume for the very first time. Includes previously uncollected and out of print work. AN ATTRACTIVE PACKAGE, PERFECT FOR GIFT-GIVERS AND COLLECTORS: The Complete Short Stories will be a beautiful quarter-bound hardback, published just in time for Father's Day. It's the perfect gift for O'Brian fans and an opportunity for collectors to complete and enhance their collections. Competition: master and commander;post captain;the;uncertain land.

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