by Patrick O'Brian · Editora y Distribuidora Hispano Americana, S.A. · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788435017176
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In 'A Sea of Dark Oporto', Patrick O'Brian immerses us in an exciting maritime adventure, the sixteenth installment of the Aubrey and Maturin series. The plot highlights the dangerous passage of Cape Horn in extreme weather conditions, an impressive episode in O'Brian's work. In addition, the novel explores the revolutionary spirit in South America, where Maturin seeks the support of the young republics for England. A combination of naval action and diplomacy in a fascinating historical context.
Patrick O'Brian, born Richard Patrick Russ, was an English novelist and translator, best known for his Aubrey–Maturin series. These sea novels are set in the Royal Navy during the Napoleonic Wars and centre on the friendship of the English naval captain Jack Aubrey and the Irish–Catalan physician Stephen Maturin. The 20-novel series, the first of which is Master and Commander, is known for its well-researched and highly detailed portrayal of early 19th-century life, as well as its authentic and evocative language. A partially finished 21st novel in the series was published posthumously containing facing pages of handwriting and typescript.
