How did Patrick O'Brian decide to depict the complexities of naval life in the 1800s?
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How did Patrick O'Brian decide to depict the complexities of naval life in the 1800s?
Did anyone else feel emotionally connected to the characters' friendships, or was that just me?
What inspired the choice to set this story during the Napoleonic Wars?