
About “H.M.S. Surprise”
HMS Surprise is the third novel in the Aubrey–Maturin series by Patrick O'Brian, published in 1973. The book continues the story of Captain Jack Aubrey and his close friend, the ship's surgeon Stephen Maturin, as they serve together in the Royal Navy during the Napoleonic Wars. The novel follows their experiences aboard the ship Surprise, focusing on their duties, challenges, and the evolving nature of their partnership. O'Brian's work is known for its detailed historical setting and deep character development. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
Book details
- First published
- 1973
- Latest edition
- 2011 · ISBN 9780007429301
- Pages
- 413
View more editions (10)
| Cover | Edition | Year | ISBN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HMS Surprise | 2011 | 9780007429301 | Buy on Amazon | |
| H.M.S. Surprise | 2007 | 9780007255856 | Buy on Amazon | |
| H.M.S. Surprise (Aubrey-Maturin) | 2004 | 9780786185627 | Buy on Amazon | |
| H.M.S. Surprise (Aubrey-Maturin) | 2004 | 9780786127566 | Buy on Amazon | |
| H.M.S. Surprise (Aubrey-Maturin) | 2004 | 9780786186334 | Buy on Amazon | |
| H. M. S. Surprise | 2003 | 9780007180738 | Buy on Amazon | |
| H. M. S. Surprise | 2003 | 9780007180752 | Buy on Amazon | |
| H. M. S. Surprise | 2003 | 9780007180745 | Buy on Amazon | |
| H.M.S. Surprise (Aubrey-Maturin (Audio)) | 2001 | 9781402502224 | Buy on Amazon | |
| H.M.S. Surprise | 2000 | 0786219343 | Buy on Amazon |
Frequently asked questions
How many pages is H.M.S. Surprise?
H.M.S. Surprise by Patrick O'Brian has 413 pages.
Some summaries adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.