Sorry for slow postings today.
PG has been on a brief Patrick O’Brian adventure triggered by a just-discovered documentary about the making of Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World.
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PG knew there were lots of Patrick O’Brian fans from all walks of life, but learned that O’Brian’s American fans included well-known former broadcast journalist Walter Cronkite and US Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy, who invited O’Brian to attend a session of the high court during an O’Brian visit to the US.
I have the complete set of O’Brian’s Aubrey and Maturin series, including the unfinished 20th volume. They’re amazing!
I absolutely agree, Gail.