A biography of the reclusive Patrick O'Brian, author of the Aubrey-Maturin novels. Drawing on interviews with friends and colleagues, the text documents O'Brian's life and work, and reveals how he created his own persona, which was enhanced by decades of rumour and speculation.
- ISBN10 0340792558
- ISBN13 9780340792551
- Publish Date 31 August 2000
- Publish Status Transferred
- Out of Print 8 January 2003
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Hodder & Stoughton
- Imprint Hodder & Stoughton Ltd
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 400
- Language English