Aubrey-Maturin series

The Aubrey–Maturin series, also known as the Aubreyad, 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 his ship's surgeon Stephen Maturin, who is also a physician, naturalist, and secret agent. The 21st novel of the series, left unfinished by O'Brian's death in 2000, was published in late 2004.

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Historical novel - Patrick O'Brian - Napoleonic Wars - Royal Navy - Physician - Naturalist - Secret agent

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The 2003 film ' is based on books in this series, notably Master and Commander, HMS Surprise, The Letter of Marque and particularly The Far Side of the World. The role of Jack Aubrey was played by Russell Crowe, and Stephen Maturin was played by Paul Bettany.

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Russell Crowe - Paul Bettany

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