Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. This is a worthy last book for Horatio and once again gives him all the challenges he and his ship can handle and handle it he does. Hornblower may be able to face canon fire without fear, but he is just incapable of facing a … Hornblower and the Hotspur, published 1962, was the tenth Horatio Hornblower novel written by C. S. Forester. I have read all of Patrick O'Brian and Richard Woodman and have had all of Forester's Hornblower series sitting on my shelf for years. The Peace of Amiens is breaking down. This review is for the complete 11-book series of THE HORNBLOWER SAGA by C.S. These combined challenges bring out the best in the young commander. You see Commander Hornblower dealing with these temptations, and enjoying the rewards and pains of pursuing the right course Fortunately, Hornblower is now Commander of the Hotspur. Horatio Hornblower, who, at age twenty-seven, has already distinguished himself as one of the most daring and resourceful officers in the Royal Navy-commands the three-masted Hotspur on a dangerous reconnaissance mission that evolves, as war breaks out, into a series of spectacular confrontations. It starts out with Hornblower getting married, rather surprising considering where we left off in the last book. I have read all of Patrick O'Brian and Richard Woodman and have had all of Forester's Hornblower series sitting on my shelf for years. Definitely the best yet. ", Adventures from the Age of Fighting Sail is a favorite genre of mine. Any mention of Maria brought the energy and momentum of the story to a crashing halt, not least because it is impossible to either respect or pity Hornblower when confronted with his behavior and attitude toward her. This is an excellent series. This, his first command as Master and Commander, gives ample opportunity to help thwart the ambitions of Napoleon, who is building ships and amassing supplies for an attempt to cross the … He uses a fund of gold francs provided by the Admiralty to gently bribe the local fishermen for information about the readiness of the French squadron in Brest. Reconnaissance, daring shore raids, cutting out expeditions and skillful navigating in treacherous tidal waters bring the reality of the blockade to the fore. And with the Hotspur his exploits tumble one after the other. He's the Captain and therefore only one step from God when at sea. By no means is this a bad book on any level and those fans of this genre will still find it a worthy addition to this type of fiction but it just didn't do much for me. We’d love your help. It later transpires that the prize ships were claimed by the Admiralty, as war had not been officially declared against Spain at the time of the capture, so Hornblower would not have profited in any case. I was given the book and three more that follow it. Fortunately, his sense of decency and justice prevails. Hornblower is born in Kent, the son of a doctor. Mr Midshipman Hornblower and Hornblower in the West Indies are collections of short stories rather than novels, the latter with Hornblower an admiral near the end of his career. Just a joy to read these books again (I first read them 18 years ago), one of my favourite all time series. I read this book about 50 years ago, not long after it was first published. He's the Captain and therefore only one step from God when at sea. I really enjoyed it for the most part, and I of course can’t help but love Bush! If the reader has little or no familiarity with the technicalities of sailing especially the intricacies of sailing large vessels then much of this suspense will be lost. He also struggles with his mixed feelings for the woman he hastily married, even as his family grows. Ah Hornblower has a lot of character in this one. I read this book about 50 years ago, not long after it was first published. Hornblower and the Hotspur (Book) : Forester, C. S. : April 1803. With so much piled on Horatio’s plate in this book, we get to see a new side to him that most wont entirely like. Mr Midshipman Hornblower and Lieutenant Hornblower are both great anyway. Hornblower finds himself attached to a young woman, Maria. In all, Hornblower's daring night action has disabled a French plan to land troops on Ireland and cause a rebellion. There are no discussion topics on this book yet. Hornblower's little domestic troubles add a nice rounding touch the otherwise stalwart naval scenes. ;P. C.S. It is not vital, but preferable. Doing the right thing doesn’t always get rewarded. Hornblower and the Hotspur (Hornblower Saga: #3) by C.S. Last book written but third in the chronological life of our hero Horatio Hornblower. On the day of his marriage to Maria, Hornblower is ordered to take the Hotspur and head for Brest—war is coming and Napoleon will not catch His Majesty's Navy with its britches round its ankles. His most notable works were the 11-book, (Hornblower Saga: Chronological Order #3). Classic old fashioned adventure on the high seas. It's a tiny ship - a Sloop of War - but it is his. Condition Note: Like New Upon his return home, Hornblower has a son, and is recommended for promotion to Post Captain by Cornwallis. Ah! Although gaining a good reputation, Hornblower makes no financial profit from his activities. That to me is the mark of a great story. He's the Captain and therefore only one step from God when at … Jump to it! He knows the tides, winds, soundings and his ships capabilities to perfection, allowing him to navigate just outside of the enemy's ability to catch him. by Back Bay Books. . I started listening to this & stopped thinking I'd missed a book, but this is definitely the third chronologically. Action and adventure on the 19th century high seas as England fights Nappy’s French Navy. This is definitely some. This book was first published in 1962 and as far as I know has never been out of print - the latest issue being july 2017. His observation of France suggests tactical opportunities to Hornblower, which he then needs to diplomatically suggest to his superior officers. This book gives us Hornblower's first outing as a full Master & Commander of his own vessel, as a commander assigned to a sloop of war in the channel blockade. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Then Admiral Cornwallis makes reference to knowing Hornblower over some business with an Irishman. Horatio Hornblower is a fictional Napoleonic Wars-era Royal Navy officer who is the protagonist of a series of novels by C. S. Forester. As the most junior commander in the English fleet, he hugs the French coast and bribes fishermen for insights on policy ashore. It has been quite awhile since I have picked up a sea adventure and I was in the mood. And, is Hornblower going to imitiate the great Lord Nelson later in life? Fortunately, Hornblower is now Commander of the Hotspur. 4.5 stars for this one! Hornblower and the Hotspur, published 1962, was the tenth Horatio Hornblower novel written by C. S. Forester. At 27, Hornblower has already had adventures which have brought him praise and notice. Hornblower and the Hotspur This is the third book in the Hornblower Saga following Lieutenant Hornblower This book opens with Hornblower getting married to Maria. 2 people found this helpful 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. The exploits that have brought him praise and notice contrast with his concerns about his new wife and mother-in-law. I have read a couple of the Hornblower books and have not been impressed as they just don't seem to measure up to either O'Brian or Woodman or others that I have read. Refresh and try again. Welcome back. We see Horatio still rising in the ranks and before his adventures on land in France and in Russia (which I did not enjoy as much). Thoroughly enjoyable. Forester's Hornblower series. I like my heroes to be noble, and it’s even better when it’s a book-reading nerd making good. Time will tell I suppose. Continuing on with the development of Hornblower, Bush, Pellew and many of the Hornblower characters, this book tracks Hornblower's early captaincy in the ongoing conflict with Napoleon and the French and Spanish navies of the late 18th and early 19th century. Hornblower and the Hotspur is another great installment in C.S. By internal chronology, it is the third in the series, following Lieutenant Hornblower. I'm sincerely hoping there is much, much less of his domestic drama in the following books...or that Maria does the sensible thing and leaves him for a doting swain bound for Ame. This book was a bit slower than it's predecessor, but it really made up for it. Quartermaster! I recommend these books highly. Hornblower and the Hotspur is the third novel (in the internal chronology) of C.S. April 1803. You feel the hero is a hero because of his talent and resourcefulness, and don't get taken out of the book and see the writer pulling the strings so things work out (obviously that is what IS happening but a good writer doesn't make you feel this). It starts out with Hornblower getting married, rather surprising considering where we left off in the last book. He fires repeated on the transports at point blank range, damaging three and causing them to wreck in the inlet. It's a tiny ship - a Sloop of War - but it is his. Book 3 of the series. This book also includes two short stories related to characters in the series. The first couple of books we listened to as audiobooks while on family trips. Action and adventure on the 19th century high seas as England fights Nappy’s French Navy. Continuing immediately following "Lieutenant Hornblower", this book includes the start of Horatio's ill-fated first marriage and tells the story of his first independent command. Unfortunately, this book hasn't been a significant improvement over my other experiences with this series. The newly married Hornblower has command of his first ship- a small sloop- named the Hotspur. By internal chronology, it is the third in the series, following Lieutenant Hornblower. In May of 1803, with war with France under Napoleon Bonaparte imminent, Horatio Hornblower is a wonderful character, flawed, nuanced, introspective, and dynamic. Hornblower marries and sets off on his first independent command, participating in the blockade of Brest. He has no inherited wealth or influential connections who can advance his career. Commander Hornblower commands the sloop Hotspur, the smallest warship in the Channel Fleet, blockading the shores of France, always finding novel ways to damage the enemy's forces, both by sea and by land. Hornblower rationalises that this as poetic justice, after he had earlier connived to facilitate the escape of his steward, who was facing hanging for striking a petty officer. Forester takes one into the life of a 19th century British Naval Officer like no other. Evie then read the rest of the series on her own. Hornblower and the Hotspur is just the sort of book to inspire youngsters to want to do the right thing. Cecil Scott Forester was the pen name of Cecil Louis Troughton Smith, an English novelist who rose to fame with tales of adventure and military crusades. However, it is interesting to see him seemingly becoming more receptive and warmer to her affections; he appears tolerant to someone wholeheartedly dedicated to him...I am wondering why etc? As the story continues Hornblower marries quickly (more from pity for his bride than love though he goes to lengths not to let her see this) and goes to sea in command of the Hotspur. I didn't realize how many of Forester's book I have read and enjoyed. This is cleared up if you read the short story "Hornblower and the Widow McCool (aka, Temptation or Big Decision). Hornblower is given a dangerous mission to deliver an emigre French nobleman to a secret rendezvous near Brest while coping with enemy agents in his own ranks. Hornblower and the Hotspur (published 1962) is a Horatio Hornblower novel written by C. S. Forester. November 1st 1998 It was then, and remains upon rereading, one of my favourite Hornblower novels, I think primarily because of how it emphasizes Hornblower’s continuing inner conflict between what he believes is expected of a RN officer and what his sense of human decency and of justice demands. This novel reads like a lot of short stor. Her first assignment under Hornblower's command is as flagship for the funeral procession of Lord Nelson. Having nothing readily available except a Hornblower I thought that would just have to do. 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