Lord Hornblower

Name: Lord Hornblower
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781405936941
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By C.S. Forester

Series: A Horatio Hornblower Tale of the Sea

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Lord Hornblower by C.S. Forester follows the naval hero Horatio Hornblower as he is sent to France to quell a mutiny on the HMS Flame. This task quickly embroils him in larger political maneuvers during the tumultuous Napoleonic Wars. Hornblower must navigate treacherous waters and political intrigue to maintain his honour and duty.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to historical naval adventures full of intrigue and strategic battles, set during the Napoleonic Wars. The story may appeal to you if you appreciate a blend of crime, thriller elements, and rich character development as it navigates themes of loyalty, leadership, and the pressures of command.

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1813, and Horatio Hornblower is propelled toward the heart of the French Empire and his old enemy, Napoleon. Sir Horatio Hornblower has received strict and highly confidential orders from the highest rank—he must embark upon a grave and perilous mission to recapture the Flame in the Bay of Seine, where the brutal and foul-tempered Lieutenant Augustine Chadwick is being held prisoner by a mutinous crew.

Rescuing the Lieutenant demands all of Horatio's spirit and seafaring prowess—for at the same time, he must contend with capturing two French cargo vessels and take part in negotiations to topple the faltering Napoleon once and for all.

Lord Hornblower is the ninth of eleven books chronicling the adventures of C. S. Forester's inimitable nautical hero, Horatio Hornblower.

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Lord Hornblower by C.S. Forester is praised for its captivating tales of naval heroism during the Napoleonic era, offering engaging narratives that lift the spirits. The character of Hornblower is highlighted for his evolution from a young midshipman to a strategic mastermind. Ernest Hemingway and Sir Winston Churchill both commend Forester's work for its entertainment and literary merit.

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ISBN: 9781405936941

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 June 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 227g

Pages: 320

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About the Author

C. S. Forester was born in Cairo in 1899, where his father was stationed as a government official. He studied medicine at Guy's Hospital, and after leaving Guy's without a degree he turned to writing as a career. On the outbreak of war he entered the Ministry of Information and later he sailed with the Royal Navy to collect material for The Ship. He made a voyage to the Bering Sea to gather material for a similar book on the United States Navy, and it was during this trip that he was stricken with arteriosclerosis, a disease which left him crippled. However, he continued to write and in the Hornblower novels created the most renowned sailor in contemporary fiction. He died in 1966.