Forester, C. S.
Hornblower and the Atropos
- ISBN 13:
- 9781405936897
- author:
- Forester, C. S.
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Penguin Books Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 384
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 2.3 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Historical Fiction, Fiction & Literature
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Horatio Hornblower is tasked with commanding the Atropos, a 22-gun sloop, in a pivotal moment of his career. In 1805, he is given charge of the flagship for Lord Nelson's funeral procession, and soon finds himself at the forefront of the Mediterranean fleet's assault on Napoleon. As part of this operation, Hornblower must execute a daring salvage mission to recover buried treasure in Turkish waters, all while navigating the complexities of a suspicious port captain and the threat of a Spanish frigate. With his ship and crew under pressure, Hornblower must demonstrate his skill and leadership to emerge triumphant. This is the fourth book in a series chronicling the adventures of Horatio Hornblower, a character widely praised for his bravery and entertainment value.