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Begin with this one and follow Hornblower chronologically throughout his career. I have read the whole series more than once and loved it. Hornblower is a very appealing character--touchingly unsure of himself (while at the same time being tremendously capable on a ship); he is seasick at times and, if my memory serves me right, tone-deaf as well. The story has a way of drawing the reader right into the middle of the action.
Hornblower is said to be based on the life of Lord Nelson, though I do not know to what extent.
Hornblower is said to be based on the life of Lord Nelson, though I do not know to what extent.
