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Hornblower and the Hotspur

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Hornblower and the Hotspur by C.S. Forester is a thrilling naval adventure set during the Napoleonic Wars. It follows Captain Horatio Hornblower as he commands the sloop HMS Hotspur on daring missions to blockade and harass the French coast. The novel explores his strategic brilliance, personal struggles, and the challenges of commanding a ship and crew under relentless pressure.
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This thrilling maritime adventure set during the Napoleonic Wars may appeal to you if you're captivated by naval strategy, historical settings, and a character-driven narrative. You might enjoy how the protagonist tackles high-stakes challenges with ingenuity and courage on the high seas.

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April 1803, and the Peace of Amiens is failing as Horatio Hornblower takes a three-master on a vital reconnaissance mission. On the day of his marriage to Maria, Hornblower is ordered to take the Hotspur and head for Brest—war is coming and Napoleon will not catch His Majesty's navy with its britches round its ankles. With thoughts of his new life as a husband intruding on his duties, Hornblower must prove himself to be not only the most capable commander in the fleet, but also its most daring, if he is to stop the French gaining the upper hand.

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

Series: A Horatio Hornblower Tale of the Sea

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Readers have praised Hornblower and the Hotspur for its detailed depiction of naval warfare and the compelling character of Hornblower. It is admired for being both entertaining and showcasing a well-crafted narrative that keeps readers engaged.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781405928311

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 July 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 301g

Pages: 432

About the Author

C. S. Forester (1899-1966) was born in Cairo, where his father was a government official. On the outbreak of the Second World War, he entered the Ministry of Information. As well as the famous Horatio Hornblower series, his novels include The African Queen, adapted into the famous film, and crime novels Plain Murder and The Pursued.

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