Lord Hornblower
Lord Hornblower by C. S. Forester is a reissue published by Little, Brown in 1974, featuring 336 pages in English. This installment in Forester’s naval adventure series follows Hornblower as he embarks on a perilous rescue mission. Tasked with saving a tyrant from his mutinous crew in the Bay of the Seine, Hornblower grapples with the weariness of a long-fought war while navigating the complexities of loyalty and duty against the backdrop of shifting tides in the conflict.
Readers will find a narrative rich in action and adventure, as Hornblower’s journey leads him deep into the French Empire. The story unfolds amidst significant historical events, including Wellington’s advances and the movements of Russian forces, setting the stage for a dramatic reunion with old acquaintances. This edition captures the essence of Forester’s storytelling, blending historical fiction with sea stories, and offers a glimpse into the challenges faced by a naval officer during a tumultuous period.
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Hornblower is tasked with a dangerous rescue mission in this “enthralling” chapter (New York Times) in C. S. Forester’s beloved naval adventure series.
Weary of the war that he has waged nearly his entire life, Hornblower finds himself assigned an especially dangerous and dubious new task: to rescue a man he knows to be a tyrant from the mutiny of his crew in the Bay of the Seine. This risky adventure, coinciding with reports that the tide of war may be turning — as Wellington has swept over the Pyrenees and the Russians have reached the Rhine — propels Hornblower toward the heart of the French Empire, toward a fateful reunion with old friends, and toward the harrowing but glorious conclusion of his own battle with Napoleon.
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