It was the eleventh and last book of the series to be published, but it is fourth in chronological sequence.
There is a one-page summary of the last several chapters of the book found on the final page, taken from notes left behind from the author.
It forms part of the Horatio Hornblower series, and as a result of Forester's death in 1966, it was left unfinished. Forester (1899-1966) wrote many highly acclaimed novels, including the eleven-volume Hornblower saga and The African Queen.Hornblower and the Crisis is a 1967 historical novel by C. Review Quotes A rousing tale of history, character, and adventure.-Chicago Tribune About the Author C. At the center of each adventure is Hornblower, Foresters most inspired creation, whose blend of cautious preparation and spirited execution dazzles friend and foe alike.
Soon Atropos is part of the Mediterranean Fleets harassment of Napoleon, recovering treasure that lies deep in Turkish waters and boldly challenging a Spanish frigate several times her size. Her first assignment under Hornblowers command is as flagship for the funeral procession of Lord Nelson. Winston Churchill From the Back Cover 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. I find Hornblower admirable, vastly entertaining.
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. Book Synopsis Hornblower leads a ship into the Mediterranean in this intense and exciting installment (New York Times) of C.
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