Hornblower and the Atropos (Hornblower Saga #5) by C.S. Forester

Hornblower and the Atropos (Hornblower Saga #5) by C.S. Forester

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In the wake of a humbling incident aboard a canal boat in the Cotswolds, young Captain Horatio Hornblower arrives in London to take command of the Atropos, a 22-gun sloop barely large enough to require a captain. Her first assignment under Hornblower’s command is as flagship for the funeral procession of Lord Nelson.


Soon Atropos is part of the Mediterranean Fleet’s harassment of Napoleon, recovering treasure that lies deep in Turkish waters and boldly challenging a Spanish frigate several times her size. At the center of each adventure is Hornblower, Forester’s most inspired creation, whose blend of cautious preparation and spirited execution dazzles friend and foe alike.

 

"I find Hornblower admirable, vastly entertaining". -- Winston Churchill

"A rousing tale of history, character, and adventure."-- Chicago Tribune

Notes about Other Books:
THE HORNBLOWER NOVELS OF C. S. FORESTER

Mr. Midshipman Hornblower

Lieutenant Hornblower

Hornblower and the Hotspur

Hornblower During the Crisis

Hornblower and the Atropos

Beat to Quarters

Ship of the Line

Flying Colours

Commodore Hornblower

Lord Hornblower

Admiral Hornblower in the West Indies

C. S. Forester (1899-1966) wrote many highly acclaimed novels, including the eleven-volume Hornblower saga and The African Queen.

 

C. S. Forester (1899-1966) wrote many highly acclaimed novels, including the eleven-volume Hornblower saga and The African Queen.

 

Back Bay Books

Pub Date: April 30, 1985

0.94" H x 8.18" L x 5.64" W

352 pages

paperback

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