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In the chaotic aftermath of the Napoleonic Wars, Admiral Hornblower commands Britain’s fleet in the West Indies. Facing hostile pirates, revolutionary forces, and a blistering hurricane, he navigates complex naval and political challenges to maintain order and secure British interests.
First publish date: 1958
Genre: Historical Fiction/19th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: C. S. Forester
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