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Hornblower and the Hotspur

Hornblower and the Hotspur
By C. S. Forester

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Preparation for war against the French, daring commando-style raids, and the rigours of naval discipline—classic ingredients of this adventure which tests Hornblower's ingenuity and courage to the limit.

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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #2245193 in Books
  • Published on: 1999-09
  • Format: Audiobook
  • Original language: English
  • Binding: Audio Cassette

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly
MacNee (The Avengers and A View to a Kill) is a superb choice to read this ripping yarn—the third in Forester's expert and exciting series about a young naval officer who rises rapidly through the ranks to become one of England's heroes in the battles against Napoleon's huge fleet of fast and formidably armed frigates. MacNee is perfect as the young Horatio Hornblower, who listeners meet on his wedding day in 1803. The couple's romance succumbs to history as the dastardly French prepare to attack. With the possible exception of Patrick O'Brian, nobody else writes about sea battles with the perfect control of Forester, and MacNee uses all his acting skills to keep the action moving. A few sound effects might have been in order during the fighting scenes, but one can't have everything. A Back Bay paperback. (Aug.)
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From Library Journal
This trio offer more of the salty adventures of the title character, who sailed the ocean blue during the Napoleonic Wars.
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From AudioFile
As he starts life with a new bride, Horatio Hornblower is sent to sea to survey Napoleon Bonapartes strength. Its a peaceful mission, but it still could be dangerous. Even in an abridged version, its the details of naval life that make the Hornblower tales. Patrick Macnee shares C.S. Foresters attention to detail, making Hornblowers habits, such as cravings for coffee and jam, as concrete as his emotions in battle. Macnee shifts tones easily to keep up with a story thats part romance, part action, and part history. The abridgment retains the emphasis on character that makes Hornblower a beloved literary hero and bridges scenes effectively with period music. J.A.S. © AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine