Description
Following a humbling experience on a canal boat, Captain Horatio Hornblower assumes command of the Atropos, a sloop tasked with a solemn duty: serving as flagship for Lord Nelson's funeral procession. This prestigious assignment quickly leads to active service in the Mediterranean, where Hornblower and his crew engage in daring operations against Napoleon's forces. Their missions include the perilous recovery of treasure from deep within Turkish waters and a courageous confrontation with a much larger Spanish frigate. Through these trials, Hornblower's characteristic blend of meticulous planning and decisive action is put to the test, solidifying his reputation as a brilliant naval officer.
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paperback
Wildside Press LLC
Published Feb 21, 2023
274 pages
ISBN: 9781667681894
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Details
First Published
1953
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Hornblower and the Atropos by C.S. Forester.