Hornblower and the Atropos
Hornblower and the Atropos by Forester C.S. is a historical fiction novel published by Penguin Books Limited in September 2011. This edition spans 365 pages and is presented in English. Set in 1805, the story follows Horatio Hornblower as he navigates both challenges and honors after being assigned his first command of the Atropos, a 22-gun sloop. The narrative unfolds as Hornblower leads the ship in a significant mission related to the funeral procession of Lord Nelson, while also engaging in the Mediterranean fleet’s operations against Napoleon.
Readers will find a blend of action and adventure as Hornblower undertakes a daring salvage operation for buried treasure amidst the complexities of naval warfare. The plot thickens with the looming threats from a suspicious port captain and a formidable Spanish frigate. This installment is the fourth in a series of eleven books that detail the exploits of Hornblower, showcasing themes of bravery and leadership in the face of adversity.
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1805, and Hornblower is both humbled and honoured in quick succession . . . After near disaster on board a canal barge, Horatio Hornblower is given his first assignment as Captain, taking charge of the Atropos, a 22-gun sloop that will act as flagship for the funeral procession of Lord Nelson. Soon the Atropos is part of the Mediterranean fleet’s assault upon Napoleon, and Captain Hornblower must execute a bold and daring salvage operation for buried treasure lying deep in Turk waters. Under the guns of a suspicious port captain and the threat of a Spanish frigate more than double Atropos’s size, Hornblower must steer his ship unscathed and triumphant. . . This is the fourth of eleven books chronicling the adventures of C.S. Forester’s inimitable nautical hero, Horation Hornblower.
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