Aubrey-Maturin series
The Aubrey–Maturin series is a sequence of 20 historical novels by Patrick O'Brian, set during the Napoleonic Wars and centering on the friendship between Captain Jack Aubrey of the Royal Navy and physician, naturalist and spy Stephen Maturin. The 2003 film Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World, starring Russell Crowe as Aubrey, is based on books in this series, notably Master and Commander, HMS Surprise, and The Far Side of the World. The 21st novel of the series was left unfinished by O'Brian's death in 2000. The unfinished novel is planned for release in late 2004. Characters: Plot or ending details follow.
The series portrays the rise of Jack Aubrey from Commander to Admiral in the Royal Navy during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars. Many of his exploits and reverses are based on the chequered career of Thomas Cochrane. Aubrey is played by Russell Crowe in the 2003 film Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World. Aubrey's friend Stephen Maturin is an Irish-Catalan physician, naturalist and spy. In his role as a naturalist he is based on Sir Joseph Banks. A recurring theme is his long pursuit of the beautiful but unreliable Diana Villiers. Maturin is played by Paul Bettany in the 2003 film Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World. See also
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