The Young Hornblower Omnibus Av C.S. Forester

<p><b>Join young Horatio Hornblower in the thrilling naval adventure from the author of <i>The Good Shepherd, </i>now a major-motion picture starring Tom Hanks</b><br><br><b>''A joyous creation, a perfection in words. Young Hornblower is, simply, one of the most complete creations of character in fiction''</b> Conn Iggulden, <i>The Independent</i><br><br>Seventeen-year-old Hornblower became notorious as soon as he stepped on board a ship - as the midshipman who was seasick in Spithead. But he was soon to gain his sea legs.<br><br>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.<br><br><b>Stand right beside Hornblower</b> as he prepares to fight his first duel.<br><br><b>Feel the heat</b> as he battles to control a blazing ship.<br><br><b>Share his horror</b> as he experiences for the first time the panic of the Plague.<br><br><b>This omnibus edition contains:</b><br><br>· <i>Mr Midshipman Hornblower</i><br>· <i>Lieutenant Hornblower</i><br>· <i>Hornblower and the ''Hotspur''</i></p>