The Happy Return

Name: The Happy Return
Brand: Penguin Random House Distribution
SKU: 9781405936903
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By C.S. Forester

Series: A Horatio Hornblower Tale of the Sea

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In The Happy Return by C.S. Forester, you follow the adventures of Captain Horatio Hornblower as he commands the ship HMS Lydia. Set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars, Hornblower is tasked with a secret mission to support a Central American land revolt against Spain. The novel captures the challenges, tactical naval manoeuvres, and Hornblower’s complex character amidst epic sea battles.
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You might enjoy this book if you are fascinated by high-seas adventure and naval warfare during the Napoleonic Wars. Set aboard a British warship, it features daring battles, complex naval strategies, and the charismatic Captain Hornblower, whose leadership and personal struggles create a captivating storyline. Fans of historical fiction with richly detailed maritime settings would find this an engaging read.

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June, 1808 - off the Coast of Nicaragua, Captain Horatio Hornblower has his hands full...

Now in command of HMS Lydia, a thirty-six-gun frigate, Hornblower has instructions to form an alliance against the Spanish colonies with a mad and messianic revolutionary, El Supremo; to find a water route across the Central American isthmus; and "to take, sink, burn or destroy" the fifty-gun Spanish ship of the line Natividad - or face court-martial. And as if that wasn't hard enough, Hornblower must also contend with the charms of an unwanted passenger: Lady Barbara Wellesley...

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

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The Happy Return by C.S. Forester is highly regarded in reviews for its thrilling naval adventure and dynamic storytelling. Critics appreciate Forester's ability to create vivid nautical scenes and complex characters, particularly in the portrayal of the protagonist, Captain Hornblower. The book is often praised for its detailed historical setting and engaging narrative, capturing the reader’s imagination as Hornblower navigates both the challenges at sea and the intricacies of leadership.

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ISBN: 9781405936903

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: 18.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 216g

Pages: 304

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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.