nostr:npub1efvh0km06s5fqtz2mczx9yutnc6f4ksn39f6z0nz5n8hgde6x7vqp04jx2 Master and Commander (book 1) does start a bit slowly, but picks up and is really the best place to start. Post Captain (book 2) is maybe my least favorite but is loved by many. Much of it takes place on land, and the book is considered an homage to Jane Austin.