Lieutenant Hornblower Author:C.S. Forester This is the seventh novel in the Horatio Hornblower saga. In it, Hornblower emerges from his apprenticeship as midshipman to assume the responsibilities that await him as a lieutenant. Chronologically this novel falls between MR. MIDSHIPMAN HORNBLOWER and CAPTAIN HORATIO HORNBLOWER. It works us alongside this lanky and laconic young man who dis... more »tinguishes himself in his first independent command. "The young Hornblower is all one can wish of a naval hero at the start of his meteoric career." (Library Journal)« less
Wonderful British naval historical action book during the days of conflict with Napoleon. I have posted the entire series individually, although each book stands alone.
The whole Hornblower series is fantastic!! Great reading and writing. As are the Aubrey Maturin series and the Richard Bolitho series by Alexander Kent....all keepers!!