In the chaotic aftermath of the Napoleonic Wars, the legendary Rear Admiral Lord Hornblower struggles to impose order. Serving as commander-in-chief of His Majesty's ships and vessels in the West Indies, Hornblower confronts a formidable array of hostile forces, among them pirates, revolutionaries, and a blistering hurricane. The war is over, but peaceful it is not.
Editorial Reviews
"Excellent...What makes Forester's novels so winning is not so much their firm foundation of authenticity as it is the engaging, honest character of their commanding officer." --Atlantic Monthly
"Hornblower's greatest moment of happiness and his greatest dilemma....In peace as in war, the redoubtable Hornblower resolves his recurring crises by hunch and gamble and maneuver and admirable scheming, plus the requisite amount of pacing his cabin floor." --Chicago Tribune
"A rattling good story." --New York Times
"The breezes blow sometimes for romance, sometimes for suspense....Hornblower remains a hero and a dazzling jewel in the British Crown." --The New Yorker
About the Author
C.S. Forester (1899-1966) wrote many highly acclaimed novels, including the eleven-volume Hornblower saga and The African Queen.
