{"product_id":"the-complete-short-stories-9780008525439","title":"The Complete Short Stories","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eThe Complete Short Stories is the most comprehensive collection of OBrians short fiction ever published, containing over sixty tales of friendship, travel, adventure, and the wonders of the natural world. It is a treasure chest, overflowing with riches, and proves Patrick OBrian to be a true master of the form. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 576 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 27 April 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: HarperCollins Publishers\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePatrick OBrian, widely recognized as one of the foremost historical novelists of the 20th century, is celebrated globally for his remarkable series of novels, the Aubrey-Maturin series. However, his literary prowess extends beyond this renowned series, as he was also a prolific writer of short stories. It is within this genre that OBrian initially established his reputation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Complete Short Stories, an exhaustive compilation of OBrian's short fiction, stands as the most comprehensive collection ever published. This essential volume promises to captivate both OBrian admirers and readers embarking on their journey with him for the very first time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpanning a range of stories written during his formative years to tales recounted by a seasoned traveler, this collection represents the most comprehensive assemblage of OBrian's short fiction to date. It serves as a treasure trove, brimming with an abundance of riches, encompassing over sixty tales, including rare, uncollected works, and long-forgotten gems that have been out of print for decades.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese stories revolve around themes of friendship, exploration, adventure, and the awe-inspiring wonders of the natural world. Some are filled with enchanting humor, others with exhilarating excitement, spine-tingling terror, and passionate intensity. All of them serve as testament to Patrick OBrian's unparalleled mastery of the short story form.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 890g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 161 x 242 x 41 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780008525439\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEdition number\u003c\/strong\u003e: Special ed\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Patrick O'Brian","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44201318285562,"sku":"9780008525439","price":25.62,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1682682578250_book.jpg?v=1682792661","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/the-complete-short-stories-9780008525439","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}