Hornblower fights against Napoleonic troops in Russia in this "extremely entertaining" Christian Science Monitor-novel from the beloved maritime adventure series by C. S. Forester.
The story is set in 1812. Hornblower is tasked with doing everything diplomatically and militarily to protect Baltic trade and counter the expansion of Napoleon's empire into Sweden and Russia. Despite his heroic departure, a small mistake could definitively ruin his chance of becoming admiral.
He navigates a dangerous web of hostile armies, seductive Russian nobility, frozen waterways, and assassins in the imperial palace. His mission: return home to his wife and son, while remaining loyal to his orders not to cede any territory to Napoleon, even if it means sacrificing every man and every ship.
"Hornblower is Hamlet at the helm of a battleship." – New York Times
Language: English
Language level: B2-C1
Suitable for: Self-study, education, and work
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