Patrick O’Brian: The Surgeon’s Mate (1980) – Quotes

The Surgeon’s Mate is the seventh book in the Aubrey-Maturin series.
Stephen reflects on the reality of coincidence in the world:
This was not a welcome subject, and the light, the fine glow died out of Diana’s face, which had been alive with the happiness of freedom recovered, the excitement of Paris regained and of new clothes. [...]

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Patrick O’Brian: The Fortune of War (1979) – Quotes

The Fortune of War is the sixth book in the Aubrey-Maturin series:
Director Peter Weir used this joke in the film Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World:
Two weevils crept from the crumbs. ‘You see those weevils, Stephen?’ said Jack solemnly.
‘I do.’
‘Which would you choose?’
‘There is not a scrap of difference. Arcades ambo. They [...]

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Patrick O’Brian: Desolation Island (1978) – Quotes

Desolation Island is the fifth book in the Aubrey-Maturin series:
Is there a better description of Stephen and Jack’s friendship through music?
‘Killick! Killick, there! Bear a hand.’
Kilick’s voice could be heard coming nearer: “No peace, no bleeding peace in this barky,’ and as the door opened, ‘Sir?’
‘Toasted cheese for the Doctor, half a dozen muttonchops for [...]

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