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Lieutenant Hornblower
Lieutenant Hornblower | C S Forester
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In this gripping tale of turmoil and triumph on the high seas, Horatio Hornblower emerges from his apprenticeship as midshipman to face new responsibilities thrust upon him by the fortunes of war between Napoleon and Spain. Enduring near-mutiny, bloody hand-to-hand combat with Spanish seamen, deck-splintering sea battles, and the violence and horror of life on the fighting ships of the Napoleonic Wars, the young lieutenant distinguishes himself in his first independent command. He also faces an adventure unique in his experience: Maria.
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Octoberwoman
Lieutenant Hornblower | C S Forester
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I‘m posting one book a day from my massive collection. No description, no reason for why I want to read it (some I‘ve had so long I don‘t even remember why!). Feel free to join in!

#ABookADay2023

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Andrew65
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#3rdBookof2021 #12Booksof2021 #March

March was the month I re-fell in love with Hornblower, and rattled through the first three books in the series. These really are cracking reads still. First fell in love with these books as a teenager, 40 years later I loved them all over again.

EadieB How nice was that! I love that feeling! 2y
Andrew65 @EadieB Quickly marched through the whole series and now exploring other historical seafaring series. 2y
EadieB @Andrew65 Did you ever read this one: 2y
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Andrew65 @EadieB Thanks for the recommendation. Don‘t know that one. 2y
EadieB @Andrew65 it‘s on the 1001 booklist 2y
Andrew65 @EadieB May well look at that list once got her t term out of the way. 2y
EadieB @Andrew65 There‘s a lot on there that you probably already read. 2y
Andrew65 @EadieB Just looked at the list on Goodreads and only read 33! Will have to be very very old when I die 🤣 Although own a fair few and even have one on my bedside table. 2y
EadieB @Andrew65 That one was one of your mom‘s favorite authors. 2y
Andrew65 @EadieB Got quite a few older books I need to read from my mum. 2y
EadieB @Andrew65 You‘ll never run out of books 📚 to read! 2y
Andrew65 @EadieB No chance, and got Jean Plaidy coming out my ears! 🤣 2y
EadieB @Andrew65 I wish I knew your mom! She sounds like a wonderful lady! 2y
Andrew65 @EadieB She was, very intelligent but limited life chances due to the time she was born in and circumstances, struggle to show her emotions but family was everything. (edited) 2y
EadieB @Andrew65 She certainly did a good job with you! 2y
Andrew65 @EadieB Thanks 💕 Try my best. 2y
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MarkoPDX
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The Hornblower books are more plot-driven than the Aubrey/Maturin books, which makes them fun to read. (Though I think O'Brian to be the better writer.) Hornblower does develop a bromance in this book, but it is nothing like Aubrey/Maturin.

Hornblower is a political animal, but also a warrior. Both serve him well in the Napoleonic Wars and the British Navy.

#historical #nautical #fiction

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Andrew65
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Finished my first book for #20in4 Readathon.

Second book in the Hornblower series, which read as a child. Loving these all over again. If you haven‘t read them I strongly recommend them. Onto book 3. 2hrs 16 mins in on #20in4

kaysworld1 Hi can I ask what does 20 in 4 mean? Thank you x 3y
CrowCAH I‘ve read the first book, but haven‘t gotten back to the series. ❤️ 3y
Andrew65 @kaysworld1 It‘s a Readathon we do on the last weekend in each month. Aim to read 20 hours over the Friday - Monday of that weekend. Although some set their own goals, e.g. someone this time aiming to read 20 chapters over the 4 days. 😊 Any other questions then do ask. (edited) 3y
Andrew65 @CrowCAH I‘m loving the re-read of this series. 3y
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Starting off the #20in4 Readathon by listening to the audiobook of Lieutenant Hornblower.