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Hornblower and the Hotspur

By: C.S. Forester
Narrated by: Christian Rodska
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April 1803, and the Peace of Amiens is failing as Horatio Hornblower takes a three-master on a vital reconnaissance mission… 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. With thoughts of his new life as a husband intruding on his duties, Hornblower must prove himself to be not only the most capable commander in the fleet, but also its most daring if he is to stop the French gaining the upper hand. This is the third of eleven books chronicling the adventures of C. S. Forester’s inimitable nautical hero, Horatio Hornblower.

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Classics Fiction Historical Fiction Sea Adventures War & Military Adventure Thought-Provoking War Marriage
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Fantastic story, enjoyed it immensely. The narration by Christian Rodska was excellent. Looking forward to the next book in the series.

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Excellent

A great story, and thoroughly enjoyable to fans of the Napoleonic era. Read with perfect diction by Christian Rodska.

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Thrilling sea going adventure

A beautifully narrated yarn of life under sail in the nineteenth century Royal Navy.

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Fantastic story. Easily my favourite so far.

Loved this episode. I listened to it on a long drive to Scotland and it felt like I'd hardly driven 10 miles. It was immersive and I didn't want to stop even for a toilet break as I was getting so into it! Well worth a listen if you are a hornblower fan.

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clear characterisation and excellent varied story line makes a boys own story into an exceptional and varied novel.

Rated 5 because one of the very best both written and read audiobooks released🇮🇹masterpiece of its type

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Another great & gripping tale ...

Fast moving adventures with Hornblower. What more could you want! Excellent as always including the narration by Christian Rodska.

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enthralling

Such is the brilliance of description, of weather, sheeting sails, and characters, it is no wonder Forester is described as the father of historical fiction. Hornblower is the hero who inspires the many newer characters in this genre. Sharpe from cornwell, macro and cato from scarrow, the list goes on. Chronologically this is book 3, one I never read in the 70s and I am waiting with baited breath for my next credit and the months ahead of joyful listening.

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A complex personality

Hornblower is a very complex personality who reminds me of my Asperger's Syndrome son. Quite brilliant but socially and emotionally inept.

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enjoyable adventure

you could almost believe you were onboard, the description of the adventure was excellent. The narrator brings the story to life !

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Once again - a brilliant read!

The very best of storywriters! As an avid Hornblower follower, thank you very much for the opportunity of listening to it!

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