C. S. Forester Libros

Abril de 1803 - Julio de 1805. La Paz de Amiens se está desmoronando. Napoleón está construyendo barcos y acumulando un ejército justo al otro lado del Canal. Horatio Hornblower, quien a los veintisiete años ya se ha distinguido como uno de los oficiales más audaces y ingeniosos de la Royal Navy, comanda el Hotspur de tres mástiles en una peligrosa misión de reconocimiento que, a medida que estalla la guerra, se convierte en una serie de espectaculares confrontaciones. Mientras tanto, el introspectivo joven comandante lucha por entender a su nueva esposa y a su suegra, a sus oficiales y tripulación, y su propio "maldito y desgraciado temperamento", asuntos que le preocupan más, quizás, que cualquier uno de los cañonazos de Bonaparte.

The young Hornblower - A truly formidable force in His Majesty's serviceThe seventeen-year-old Hornblower became notorious as soon as he stepped on board ship - as the midshipman who was seasick in Spithead. But he was soon to gain his sea legs.Amid battle, action and adventure he proves himself time and time again - courageous in danger, resourceful in moments of difficulty and decisive in times of trouble. The reader stands right beside him as he prepares to fight his first duel, feels the heat as he battles to control a blazing ship and shares his horror as he experiences for the first time the panic of the Plague.C.S. Forester's classic Hornblower books are now lavishly adapted for the screen in a major new ITV series.This omnibus edition contains: Mr Midshipman Hornblower, Lieutenant Hornblower and Hornblower and the 'Hotspur'.

A Ship of the Line is an historical seafaring novel by C. S. Forester. It follows his fictional hero Horatio Hornblower during his tour as captain of a ship of the line. By internal chronology, A Ship of the Line, which follows The Happy Return, is the seventh book in the series (counting the unfinished Hornblower and the Crisis). However, the book, published in 1938, was the second Hornblower novel completed by Forester. It is one of three Hornblower novels adapted into the 1951 British-American film Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N..

A Horatio Hornblower Tale of the Sea June, 1808 - and off the Coast of Nicaragua Captain Horatio Hornblower has his hands full . . . Now in command of HMS Lydia, a thirty-six-gun frigate, Hornblower has instructions to form an alliance against the Spanish colonies with a mad and messianic revolutionary, El Supremo; to find a water route across the Central American isthmus; and 'to take, sink, burn or destroy' the fifty-gun Spanish ship of the line Natividad - or face court-martial. And as if he did not have enough trouble, Hornblower must also contend with the beguiling charms of an unwanted passenger: Lady Barbara Wellesley . . . This is the fifth of eleven books chronicling the adventures of C. S. Forester's inimitable nautical hero, Horatio Hornblower. 'I find Hornblower admirable, vastly entertaining' Sir Winston Churchill

A Horatio Hornblower Tale of the Sea A humiliated and shipless captive of the French, Horatio Hornblower faces execution unless he can escape and make a triumphant return to England . . . Forced to surrender his ship, HMS Sutherland, after a long and bloody battle, Captain Horatio Hornblower is held prisoner in a French fortress. Prospects turn bleaker when he learns that he and Lt. Bush are to be tried and executed in Paris as part of Napoleon's attempts to rally the war-weary Empire. Even if Hornblower can escape this fate and make it safe to England, he still faces court-martial for surrendering his ship. With little hope for the future and little left to lose, Hornblower throws caution to the wind once more. This is the seventh of eleven books chronicling the adventures of C. S. Forester's inimitable nautical hero, Horatio Hornblower. 'A joyous creation, perfection in words' Conn Iggulden

The nineteenth century dawns and the Napoleonic Wars rage as Horatio Hornblower faces the fury of the French and Spanish fleets combined. Amidst the hissing of wet wads, the stifling heat of white-hot cannonshot and the clamour of a mutinous crew, new Lieutenant Hornblower will need all of his seafaring cunning to overcome his first challenge in independent command on the high seas. And while blood and violence flow thick and fast aboard a beleaguered HMS Renown, the aftermath of war promises intrigue of an entirely different order: Maria, a young senorita, who might just soften the steely resolve of a young lieutenant. This is the second of eleven books chronicling the adventures of C. S. Forester's inimitable nautical hero, Horatio Hornblower."

An omnibus edition compromising of four C S Forester's classic seafaring tales about Horatio Hornblower, Flying Colours, The Commodore, Lord Hornblower and Hornblower in the West Indies.

Follow the thrilling and exciting adventures of Horatio Hornblower's life at sea in the Royal Navy, in these three classic stories. Hornblower and the Atropos Skippering the flagship for Nelson's funeral on the Thames is not Hornblower's idea of thrilling action. But soon his orders come, and he sets sail for the Mediterranean in the Atropos. Battle, storm, shipwreck, disease - what were the chances that he would never come back again? The Happy Return Hornblower sails the South American waters and comes face to face with a mad, messianic revolutionary in this gripping adventure. A Ship of the Line Commando raids, hurricanes at sea, the glowering menace of Napoleon's onshore gun batteries - Hornblower must deal with them all as he sails his ship to the Spanish station.

1805, and Hornblower is both humbled and honoured in quick succession . . . After near disaster on board a canal barge, Horatio Hornblower is given his first assignment as Captain, taking charge of the Atropos, a 22-gun sloop that will act as flagship for the funeral procession of Lord Nelson. Soon the Atropos is part of the Mediterranean fleet's assault upon Napoleon, and Captain Hornblower must execute a bold and daring salvage operation for buried treasure lying deep in Turk waters. Under the guns of a suspicious port captain and the threat of a Spanish frigate more than double Atropos's size, Hornblower must steer his ship unscathed and triumphant . . . This is the fourth of eleven books chronicling the adventures of C.S. Forester's inimitable nautical hero, Horatio Hornblower.

Three advertising men decide to kill a colleague to avoid dismissal and the grim prospect of joblessness. Their leader acquires a taste for crime, but eventually gets his comeuppance.

Young readers will love exploring this dinosaur-shaped board book filled with playful rhymes and facts all about the mighty Triceratops! Stomp, stomp! Roar, roar! Learn why this dinosaur is called the Triceratops and so much more!

In this companion C.S. Forester sets out to describe and illuminate, using beautifully drawn charts, all the incidents which his fictional hero has experienced in the Hornblower novels. He also describes how the novels were written, what inspired the adventures and how they relate to the real world of the Royal Navy

1812 and the fate of Europe lies in the hands of newly appointed Commodore Hornblower . . . Dispatched to northern waters to protect Britain's Baltic interests, Horatio Hornblower must halt the advance of Napoleon's empire into Sweden and Russia. But first he must battle the terrible Baltic weather: fog, snow and icebound waterways; overcome Russian political and commercial intrigues; avoid the seductive charms of royalty as well as the deadly reach of assassins in the imperial palace; and contend with hostile armies and French privateers. With the fate of Europe balanced on a knife edge, the responsibility lies heavy on a Commodore's shoulders ... This is the eighth of eleven books chronicling the adventures of C. S. Forester's inimitable nautical hero, Horatio Hornblower. 'A recipe for pure pleasure' Bernard Cornwell

Young readers will love exploring this dinosaur-shaped board book filled with playful rhymes and facts all about the mighty Brontosaurus! Stomp, stomp, stomp! Roar, roar, roar! Learn all about Brontosaurus, the “thunder lizard” dinosaur!

A Horatio Hornblower Tale of the Sea 1815, the Napoleonic Wars are over. Yet peace continues to elude Horatio Hornblower overseas . . . As an admiral struggling to impose order in the chaotic aftermath of the French wars, Horatio Hornblower, Commander-in-chief of His Majesty's ships and vessels in the West Indies, must still face savage pirates, reckless revolutionaries and a violent hurricane. And while his retirement at half-pay might well be in sight, Hornblower will need every ounce of his rapier wit and quick thinking - not to mention his courage and leadership - to ensure that the lasting peace in Europe reaches the turbulent seas of the West Indies. This is the tenth of eleven books chronicling the adventures of C. S. Forester's inimitable nautical hero, Horatio Hornblower. 'The true master of the genre' Boris Johnson

A Horatio Hornblower Tale of the Sea 1813, and Horatio Hornblower is propelled toward the heart of the French Empire and his old enemy, Napoleon . . . Sir Horatio Hornblower has received strict and highly confidential orders from the highest rank: he must embark upon a grave and perilous mission to recapture the Flame in the Bay of Seine, where the brutal and foul-tempered Lieutenant Augustine Chadwick is being held prisoner by a mutinous crew. Rescuing the Lieutenant demands all of Horatio's spirit and seafaring prowess - for at the same time, he must contend with capturing two French cargo vessels and take part in negotiations to topple the faltering Napoleon once and for all . . . This is the ninth of eleven books chronicling the adventures of C.S. Forester's inimitable nautical hero, Horatio Hornblower. 'A recipe for pure pleasure' Bernard Cornwell

Presents the unfinished manuscript of Forester's historical adventure in which Hornblower, on the verge of securing his first post as captain, finds himself fighting alongside a man whom he has unintentionally helped to court-martial; and includes the author's notes regarding the novel's conclusion, as well as two additional Hornblower stories

"The African Queen is an old, dirty, ugly, unreliable steamboat. No one would expect a missionary's sister and a rough, uneducated mechanic to take a boat like that down a dangerious river through the forests of Central Africa. But Rose Sayer and Charlie Allnutt do just that. Why do they do it? The First World War has just begun, and Rose has a wild and crazy plan. She and Charlie set off down the river and come close to death many times, but they survive all dangers - except the danger of falling in love..." - Back cover.

The books are graded at six vocabulary levels, ranging from 400 words (Beginning) to 2,500 words

NOW A MAJOR FILM STARRING TOM HANKS Discover the acclaimed wartime classic from C. S. Forester - originally published as The Good Shepherd 'Unbelievably good' James Holland, bestselling author of Normandy '44 It's 1942. America has just joined the war. Greyhound, an international convoy of thirty-seven allied ships, is in operation. Captain Krause must lead his first command of a US destroyer as the convoy ploughs through the icy, submarine-infested North Atlantic seas. For forty-eight hours, Krause will play a desperate cat and mouse game against the wolf packs of German U-boats. His mission looks doomed to fail. But armed with extraordinary courage and grit, hope may just be on the horizon. . . This is a riveting classic of naval warfare from the author of the legendary Hornblower series. 'High and glittering excitement' New York Times

Young readers will love exploring this dinosaur-shaped board book filled with playful rhymes and facts all about the mighty Stegosaurus! Stomp, stomp, stomp! Roar, roar, roar! Learn all about Stegosaurus, a Jurassic dinosaur!

The book by a renowned English author vividly depicts life aboard a British light cruiser in the Mediterranean. It narrates the penetration of a supply convoy to Malta in early 1942, culminating in the Battle of Syrtis, where a group of British light cruisers and destroyers, through tactical skill, repelled the overwhelming attack of Italian battleships and heavy cruisers. The narrative provides an insightful portrayal of command and management, highlighting the high professionalism and excellent tactics of the British Navy. It also presents the strategic and historical context of this operation.

From the author of The African Queen and the Hornblower series, comes a thrilling novel of guerrilla warfare against Napoleon's troops. In 1810, with Wellington's army penned behind the Tigus, Rifleman Dodd becomes separated from his regiment. When he stumbles upon a band of Portuguese guerrillas, he transforms this ramshackle group into an organized fighting force that continually harries the infuriated enemy. A rousing war and adventure story.

From 1807 to 1814, armies from Napoleon's empire clashed with the allied powers of Spain, Britain, and Portugal for control of the Iberian Peninsula. The Peninsular Wars, or Guerra de la Independencia, significantly contributed to Napoleon's downfall, yet until 1813, the conflict's impact on French affairs in central and eastern Europe was indirect. Author C.S. Forester narrates the story of a remarkable eighteen-pound cannon, used by local townspeople in their rebellion against the French. To prevent its capture, they hide it beneath stones, but years later, guerrilleros discover its location and seize it for their cause. This colossal gun, while highly valued, presents immense challenges regarding transportation and defense. Over time, it changes hands among various guerrilla leaders, each gaining strong leadership through their connection to the gun, only to be captured or killed in battle. Eventually, the gun comes under the control of 18-year-old Jorge, an untrained yet naturally gifted leader and tactician. The exploits of the Spanish irregulars under Jorge lead to the diversion of significant French troops from their fight against the Peninsular allies, ultimately contributing to the war's outcome.

Young readers will love exploring this dinosaur-shaped board book filled with playful rhymes and facts all about the mighty T. Rex! Stomp, stomp! Roar, roar! Learn why this dinosaur is called the T. Rex and so much more!

The story revolves around a middle-aged bank clerk who, burdened by debt and an extravagant wife, commits murder in secret. As he grapples with the consequences of his actions, a lucrative investment unexpectedly changes his fortunes. However, the weight of his crime continues to haunt him, leading to an ironic and unexpected conclusion that highlights the themes of guilt and fate.

For all his young life Albert Brown had known that he was to join the Navy, and the beginning of the First World War finds him a Leading Seaman. Alone on the barren island of Resolution in the South Pacific, he fights against the might of a German battleship. This is the first of C.S.Forester's novels about the sea.

Set against the backdrop of early 19th-century Tripoli, the narrative unfolds as the United States confronts the menace of pirates capturing American merchant ships and imprisoning sailors. With a young and inexperienced navy at the helm, the story captures the daring spirit and challenges faced during this pivotal moment in American history. C.S. Forester weaves a tale of adventure and bravery, highlighting the struggles and triumphs of the fledgling nation as it fights to protect its maritime interests.

A prisoner of the French after he was forced to surrender his ship, Captain Horatio Hornblower faces a trial by his captor, if he can escape, a court-martial back in England.

Die Abenteuer, die Horatio Hornblower im Dienste der englischen Krone auf hoher See bestehen muss, haben schon Generationen von Lesern begeistert. Spannende Seeschlachten, dramatische Konflikte und die Romantik des Lebens hart am Wind machen Foresters Romane zum großen Leseabenteuer. Nun endlich wieder vollständig in 11 Bänden und Kassette lieferbar.

Der Klassiker unter den Seefahrerepen: Horatio Hornblowers achtes Abenteuer.In der sturmumtosten Ostsee muss der Kommodore Hornblower gleich an zwei Fronten kämpfen: Durch geschickte Diplomatie gelingt es ihm, den russischen Zaren davon zu überzeugen, an der Seite Englands gegen Frankreich in den Krieg zu ziehen. Als aber Riga von Napoleons Truppen belagert wird und es zur unerbittlichen Schlacht kommt, ist es für Hornblower alles andere als sicher, ob auf das Wort des Zaren Verlass ist.Der achte Band der berühmten Romanserie um Horatio Hornblower, einem Meilenstein der maritimen Literatur, ist ein großes Seeabenteuer und ein Lesevergnügen, das bereits Generationen von Lesern begeistert hat.

Die Abenteuer, die Horatio Hornblower im Dienste der englischen Krone auf hoher See bestehen muss, haben schon Generationen von Lesern begeistert. Spannende Seeschlachten, dramatische Konflikte und die Romantik des Lebens hart am Wind machen Foresters Romane zum großen Leseabenteuer. Nun endlich wieder vollständig in 11 Bänden und Kassette lieferbar.

Die Abenteuer, die Horatio Hornblower im Dienste der englischen Krone auf hoher See bestehen muss, haben schon Generationen von Lesern begeistert. Spannende Seeschlachten, dramatische Konflikte und die Romantik des Lebens hart am Wind machen Foresters Romane zum großen Leseabenteuer. Nun endlich wieder vollständig in 11 Bänden und Kassette lieferbar.

Die Abenteuer, die Horatio Hornblower im Dienste der englischen Krone auf hoher See bestehen muss, haben schon Generationen von Lesern begeistert. Spannende Seeschlachten, dramatische Konflikte und die Romantik des Lebens hart am Wind machen Foresters Romane zum großen Leseabenteuer. Nun endlich wieder vollständig in 11 Bänden und Kassette lieferbar.

Die Abenteuer, die Horatio Hornblower im Dienste der englischen Krone auf hoher See bestehen muss, haben schon Generationen von Lesern begeistert. Spannende Seeschlachten, dramatische Konflikte und die Romantik des Lebens hart am Wind machen Foresters Romane zum großen Leseabenteuer. Nun endlich wieder vollständig in 11 Bänden und Kassette lieferbar.

Die Abenteuer, die Horatio Hornblower im Dienste der englischen Krone auf hoher See bestehen muss, haben schon Generationen von Lesern begeistert. Spannende Seeschlachten, dramatische Konflikte und die Romantik des Lebens hart am Wind machen Foresters Romane zum großen Leseabenteuer. Nun endlich wieder vollständig in 11 Bänden und Kassette lieferbar.

Die Abenteuer, die Horatio Hornblower im Dienste der englischen Krone auf hoher See bestehen muss, haben schon Generationen von Lesern begeistert. Spannende Seeschlachten, dramatische Konflikte und die Romantik des Lebens hart am Wind machen Foresters Romane zum großen Leseabenteuer. Nun endlich wieder vollständig in 11 Bänden und Kassette lieferbar.

Die Abenteuer, die Horatio Hornblower im Dienste der englischen Krone auf hoher See bestehen muss, haben schon Generationen von Lesern begeistert. Spannende Seeschlachten, dramatische Konflikte und die Romantik des Lebens hart am Wind machen Foresters Romane zum großen Leseabenteuer. Nun endlich wieder vollständig in 11 Bänden und Kassette lieferbar.

Commodore Hornblower (1945) začíná tím, jak spolu Horatio a Barbara žijí jako manželé na malém panství ve Smallbridge. Román popisuje květen až říjen 1812. Hornblower je povýšen na komodora a má za úkol se svou malou eskadrou pronásledovat francouzské síly v Baltském moři, chránit britskénámořní cesty a vyvíjet diplomatický tlak na Švédy a Rusy pro britské zájmy. Jeho vlajkovou lodí je Nonsuch (74 děl) a jeho vlajkový kapitán je jednonohý Bush. Získá kořist a zničí francouzského piráta s lodí Blanchefleur. Potom se plaví na ruskou námořní základnu do Kronstadtu, kde ztuhne nad plánem ruského cara, jak vzdorovat Napoleonovi - zapálit Moskvu. Zmaří pokus zavraždit cara a švédského prince. Při jedné večeři se trochu opije a skončí v posteli hraběnky Canerine. Při pohlavním styku od ní dostane blechy. V Rize bojuje po boku pruského plukovníka von Clausewitze, vynikajícího stratéga, jež zběhl z pruské armády po jejím připojení se k Napoleonovi. Hornblower nesmírně pomůže Rusům, když ostřeluje z moře Napoleonovu armádu pod velením generála Macdonalda. Dále bojuje na zemi po boku Clausewitze. Po Bonapartově nezdaru a ústupu od Moskvy přesvědčí pruské velitele, aby se oddělili od Napoleona. Tím hodně přispěl k obratu ve válce. Je ale velice vyčerpaný a navíc onemocněl tyfem. Bush se vrací s eskadrou bez něho, komodor připluje, až se uzdraví.

October 1813 – May 1814 Weary of the war that he has waged nearly his entire life, Horatio Hornblower finds himself assigned to deal with the Flame, a brig full of mutineers off the French coast, near the mouth of the Seine. An especially dangerous and dubious new task, he is to rescue a man he knows to be a tyrant from the mutinous crew. This risky adventure, coinciding with reports that the tide of war may be turning - as Wellington has swept over the Pyrenees and the Russians have reached the Rhine - propels Hornblower toward the heart of the French Empire, toward a fateful reunion with old friends, and toward the harrowing but glorious conclusion of his own battle with Napoleon.

Als der Erste Weltkrieg auch in den Dschungel Afrikas vordringt, finden sich Charlie Allnut, ein Mechaniker aus Londons Unterschicht mit zweifelhaftem Ruf, und Rose Sayer, die gestrenge, unverheiratete Missionarin, in einer unverhofften Schicksalsgemeinschaft wieder. Sie sind einander zutiefst fremd, und doch bleibt ihnen nichts anderes übrig, als mit dem maroden Dampfboot African Queen den Fluchtweg den gefährlichen Ulanga-Fluss hinunter anzutreten, wobei ihnen neben Malaria, Gewehrschüssen und Stromschnellen auch allerlei gegenseitige Spannungen zu schaffen machen. Und doch entwickelt Rose eine überraschende Zuneigung zu ihrem lästigen Weggefährten …

Krimi Noir vom Feinsten An einem lauen Sommerabend kehrt Marjorie, eine „desperate housewife“ der Dreißigerjahre, von einem Abend mit ihrer kinderlosen Freundin in London in die Vorstadt zurück. Als sie die Küchentür öffnet, um ihre babysittende Schwester Dot von ihrer Pflicht zu erlösen, findet sie diese mit friedlichem Gesichtsausdruck in einem geblümten Sommerkleid auf dem Küchenboden liegen – den Kopf im Gasherd. Es ist die Mutter der beiden Frauen, die von Anfang an an dem vermeintlichen Selbstmord zweifelt. Bald schon findet sie heraus, wer der Mörder ihrer Tochter ist. Foresters meisterhafter psychologischer Thriller um Mord, Liebe, Lust, Eifersucht und Rache führt in die Abgründe der menschlichen Seele und porträtiert eindrucksvoll die Londoner Vorstadt der Dreißigerjahre. Der 1935 entstandene Roman war jahrzehntelang verschollen. Er tauchte erst 2002, viele Jahre nach dem Tod des Autors, auf einer Christie's Auktion auf. Eine faszinierende Entdeckung für alle Krimifans!   'Tödliche Ohnmacht' stand auf den KrimiZEIT-Bestenlisten September / Oktober / November 2013.

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