New Releases by C. S. Forester

The author of the Horatio Hornblower series presents an authoritative biography of the legendary admiral who led Britain to worldwide naval supremacy. One of the greatest naval leaders in history, Adm. Lord Nelson is perhaps most famous for his decisive victory at the Battle of Trafalgar, which ended Napoleon’s campaign to invade the United Kingdom, as well as Nelson’s own life. Though controversial in his day, Nelson was a brilliant strategist and an inspiring leader. His career and legacy established the Royal Navy’s dominance at sea for more than a century. In this lively and expertly researched biography, C. S. Forester examines the life, character, and many battles of this military icon.

"Hornblower and the Hotspur" is the third novel in C. S. Forester's celebrated Horatio Hornblower series, chronicling the adventures of the titular character during the Napoleonic Wars. Set in the early 19th century, the novel follows Commander Horatio Hornblower as he takes command of the HMS Hotspur. Tasked with vital reconnaissance and raiding missions along the French coast, Hornblower demonstrates his exceptional naval prowess and leadership in the face of formidable challenges. Throughout the novel, Hornblower's character is meticulously developed, showcasing his strategic acumen, inner conflicts, and growing self-confidence. Forester's rich historical detail and gripping narrative immerse readers in the tumultuous era of naval warfare, making "Hornblower and the Hotspur" a compelling blend of adventure, historical fiction, and character study. The novel not only entertains but also offers a vivid portrayal of life at sea during a critical period in European history.

In "Napoleon and His Court," C. S. Forester presents a meticulously crafted portrayal of the Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte and the intricate web of courtiers and officials that surrounded him. Forester employs a narrative style that blends historical accuracy with rich, descriptive prose, immersing readers in the lavish yet tumultuous world of early 19th-century France. This work reflects a deep understanding of the sociopolitical dynamics of the time, offering insights into the personal traits of Napoleon and the ambitions of those who shaped his reign. C. S. Forester, renowned for his historical novels and keen interest in military and naval history, draws from a wealth of research into Napoleon's era. His rich background in crafting suspenseful narratives demonstrates his adeptness at blending fact with fiction, making complex historical figures accessible and compelling. Forester's appreciation for the nuances of character and motive reflects his previous experiences as a writer and a historian, allowing him to create a resonant and engaging story. This book is a must-read for enthusiasts of history and literature alike. Forester's engaging prose and thorough character exploration provide a captivating lens through which to view one of history's most enigmatic figures. "Napoleon and His Court" not only enlightens readers about the man himself but also delves deep into the intricate relationships and power plays that defined an era. In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience: - A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes. - The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists. - A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing. - An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text. - A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings. - Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life. - Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance. - Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.

In the wake of a humbling incident aboard a canal boat in the Cotswolds, young Captain Horatio Hornblower arrives in London to take command of the Atropos, a 22-gun sloop barely large enough to require a captain. Her first assignment under Hornblower's command is as flagship for the funeral procession of Lord Nelson. Soon Atropos is part of the Mediterranean Fleet's harassment of Napoleon, recovering treasure that lies deep in Turkish waters and boldly challenging a Spanish frigate several times her size. At the center of each adventure is Hornblower, Forester's most inspired creation, whose blend of cautious preparation and spirited execution dazzles friend and foe alike.

In "Death to the French," C.S. Forester presents a gripping narrative that plunges readers into the tumultuous waters of the Napoleonic Wars. Through the captivating character of Horatio Hornblower, Forester employs a rich literary style that combines meticulous historical detail with vigorous pacing and vivid imagery. This novel, steeped in the traditions of naval fiction, explores themes of duty, leadership, and the moral complexities of war amid the backdrop of the early 19th-century maritime conflicts, emphasizing the psychological toll on those who serve amidst the chaos of battle. C.S. Forester, an established novelist and British author, is renowned for his profound understanding of naval warfare, shaped by his own experiences as a wartime writer during World War II. His deep interest in maritime history and the art of storytelling enabled him to craft Hornblower's adventures with authenticity and insight. Forester's intimate knowledge of the Royal Navy and its operations informs the intricate naval strategies and the often harrowing realities faced by sailors of the time, illuminating the human experience behind the historical events. "Death to the French" is essential reading for anyone fascinated by naval history, adventure, or the intricate dance of loyalty and betrayal in warfare. Forester's masterful blend of character development and historical accuracy invites readers into a world where courage and uncertainty reign, making it a timeless addition to the genre that will resonate with both new readers and those familiar with Hornblower's exploits.

In "Plain Murder," C. S. Forester delves into the complexities of human morality through a gripping narrative that unfolds in a tranquil English village. The prose is characterized by Forester's signature clarity and precision, coupled with an undercurrent of tension that escalates as the plot unveils sinister truths lying beneath the surface of mundane existence. Employing a rich tapestry of psychological insight and atmospheric detail, the novel occupies a unique space in the crime fiction genre, challenging readers to reflect on the nature of evil and the fragility of civilized society amidst shocking revelations. Forester, known primarily for his naval novels, draws from his varied life experiences to craft this compelling and somber inquiry into human nature. Born in 1899, he navigated the tumultuous waters of World War I and II, which undoubtedly informed his understanding of moral ambiguity and existential dread. "Plain Murder" reflects his keen observation of the human condition, shaped by a lifetime of witnessing both valor and depravity, and showcases his ability to blend thrilling narrative with profound philosophical questions. This novel invites readers to engage with complex ethical dilemmas, making it an essential read for those interested in the darker aspects of life and literature. Fans of psychological thrillers and classics alike will find themselves captivated by Forester's ability to intertwine suspense with deep moral inquiry. Highly recommended for anyone seeking a rich exploration of the intricacies of the human psyche.

"The Peacemaker" is the story of a messy and petty schoolteacher who lived in one of London's outer suburbs with his awful, drunken wife. His only escape was experimenting with his secret invention. But things change for the headmaster after his daughter, the peacemaker of the novel, brings sex and idealism into his life.

Payment Deferred is a crime novel by C.S. Forester. It tells about William Marble, a bank clerk living in south London with a wife, Annie, and two teenage children. William suffers financial crisis and suddenly gets visited by a rich orphaned nephew, who's just inherited a large sum of money. A cruel plot comes to his mind and eventually he gets very rich, although he now lives under the burden of a hard crime. The rich life, new love affairs and better education for children don't bring him happiness. The dark fate follows him everywhere and he lives in fear that it will finally catch up with him.

This biographical fiction tells the story of Christopher Columbus''s third expedition to America, which began on May 30, 1498, and was his most disastrous voyage. Through this work, Forester tells the tale of Columbus through the eyes of Don Narciso Rich, an attorney representing the interests of King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella.

Introducing the gallant hero of "Beat to Quarters," Captain Hornblower, in the first of a series of grand adventures. For his first command after escaping from France, Hornblower is given charge of the royal yacht - and he soon requires all his skill and instinct to prevent disaster!

One of the most definitive books on life of Napolean written by Npoleanic era expert C.S. Forestor

Forester famous for his fictional character Horotio Hornblower weaves a intriguing story of British and US navies and their travails. The book is set at the tail end of the Napoleonic Wars, and the War of 1812. The central character is Captain Josiah Peabody, United States Navy, in command of the USS Delaware,

Um clássico da Segunda Guerra Mundial, agora adaptado em uma produção estrelada por Tom Hanks. Em O bom pastor George Krause, comandante da Marinha dos Estados Unidos, tem a missão mais importante de sua vida: proteger um comboio formado por trinta e sete navios Aliados, na extensa travessia da gélida região norte do Atlântico, dos Estados Unidos à Inglaterra. O valor da carga é imensurável – o combustível necessário para a Marinha britânica lutar pela liberdade do mundo contra o avanço nazista. No vasto oceano, não é uma tarefa simples conduzir dezenas de navios, dos mais variados tipos e tamanhos, nas mais variadas condições e com as mais variadas tripulações. No entanto, nada é capaz de dificultar mais uma travessia como essa do que a ameaça alemã. E é com isso que o comboio se depara: um grupo de submarinos alemães em superioridade numérica os aguarda, pronto para acabar com a missão das forças Aliadas. Então, durante quarenta e oito horas, Krause se vê em um desesperador jogo de gato e rato. Comandando seu navio, o Keeling, sem jamais sair do passadiço, dá ordens aos outros navios da escolta ao mesmo tempo que lida com a exaustão, a fome e a sede para proteger sua preciosa carga. Um verdadeiro clássico da Segunda Guerra Mundial e escrito por um dos grandes mestres de histórias marítimas do século XX, O bom pastor foi considerado um dos melhores livros publicados no ano de seu lançamento. Em 2020 foi adaptado para o filme Greyhound, com Tom Hanks no papel de capitão Krause. "A melhor história de aventura da Segunda Guerra Mundial." - Life

Now a major motion picture Greyhound on AppleTV+, a WWII naval thriller of "high and glittering excitement" (New York Times) from the author of the legendary Hornblower series The mission of Commander George Krause of the United States Navy is to protect a convoy of thirty-seven merchant ships making their way across the icy North Atlantic from America to England. There, they will deliver desperately needed supplies, but only if they can make it through the wolfpack of German submarines that awaits and outnumbers them in the perilous seas. For forty eight hours, Krause will play a desperate cat and mouse game against the submarines, combating exhaustion, hunger, and thirst to protect fifty million dollars' worth of cargo and the lives of three thousand men. Acclaimed as one of the best novels of the year upon publication in 1955, The Good Shepherd is a riveting classic of WWII and naval warfare from one of the 20th century's masters of sea stories.

In 1941, Hitler''s deadly Bismarck, the fastest battleship afloat, broke out into the Atlantic. Its mission: to cut the lifeline of British shipping and win the war with one mighty blow. How the Royal Navy tried to meet this threat and its desperate attempt to bring the giant Bismarck to bay is the story C. S. Forester tells with mounting excitement and suspense

The book John Kelly reads every time he gets a promotion to remind him of ‘the perils of hubris, the pitfalls of patriotism and duty unaccompanied by critical thinking’ The most vivid, moving – and devastating – word-portrait of a World War One British commander ever written, here re-introduced by Max Hastings.

Central Africa, 1914; Rose Sayer, a thirty-three year-old English woman, is left alone when her missionary brother dies. Her only route out is aboard The African Queen, a steam-powered launch captained by Cockney mechanic, Charlie Alnutt. Determined to do her bit for the war effort and to avenge her brother, Rose persuades Charlie that they should attack the German gunboat, the Konigin Luise. And so begins a most unlikely alliance and love affair, as Charlie and Rose venture down the treacherous Ulanga river encountering danger and adventure at every turn. This beautiful Macmillan Collector's Library edition of The African Queen by C. S. Forester features an introduction by the award-winning author and journalist, Giles Foden.

Horatio Hornblower er blevet chef for den lille engelske flåde i Vestindien, og krigen mod Napoleon er forbi. Men Hornblower har til gengæld nok at se til med områdets sørøvere, med folk, der ønsker at befri den tilfangetagne Napoleon på øen St. Helena, oprørsbevægelserne i Sydamerika og Englands vaklende holdning dertil. Ovenikøbet kommer han – på hjemrejsen mod England – ud for sit livs værste orkan. "Hornblower i Vestindien" er den 11. og sidste roman i C.S. Foresters serie om den tapre søofficer Horatio Hornblower. Serien om den engelske søofficer kaptajn Hornblower tager os med tilbage til Napoleonskrigene og fortæller historien om den søsyge matros, der ender med at blive en vaskeægte søhelt i den engelske flåde. Bøgerne er blevet filmatiseret flere gange og har opnået stor popularitet verden over. C.S. Forester (1899-1966) var pseudonymet for den britiske forfatter Cecil Louis Throughton Smith, der blev kendt for sine fortællinger om krig til søs. Hans bogserie om den royale søofficer Horatio Hornblower blev oversat til en lang række sprog og gjorde ham meget populær. I 1951 blev hans bog "The African Queen" filmatiseret med Katherine Hepburn og Humphrey Bogart i hovedrollerne.

This is a new release of the original 1928 edition.

This is a new release of the original 1943 edition.

First published in 1927, Love Lies Dreaming is one of C.S Forester's earliest novels. Told in the voice of a young writer struggling to pen his next novel and therefore superficially preoccupied with the art of novel writing, at its true core this is a story about the quarrels and joys of early married life. In the end, as the narrator discovers, the best inspiration for good novel writing comes from the very ordinary jealousies and insecurities that make up his daily relationship with his wife, Constance. Written tenderly, but without nostalgia, this novel is a commentary on what it means to be young, married and in love, and is as relevant today as when it was first published.

Inspired by a marionette show he saw, C.S. Forester, a novelist and theatre lover, decided to create his own puppet theatre at home. In Marionettes at Home, first published in 1936, he shares his experience and enthusiasm for amateur puppeteering and takes the reader step-by-step through the stages of creating one's own theatre; from stage construction and puppet making, to acting and production. Written with passion and sense of humour Marionettes at Home is a little gem that anyone interested in the theatre and puppeteering history would enjoy.

Der Klassiker unter den Seefahrerepen: Horatio Hornblowers siebtes Abenteuer. Hornblower ist in die Hände der Franzosen geraten, die ihn schwer bewacht nach Paris bringen wollen, wo ihm der Tod durch die Salven der napoleonischen Garden droht. Doch zuvor gelingt ihm die Flucht, auf der er sich zur englischen Flotte durchzuschlagen versucht. Doch der Weg in die Freiheit ist gespickt mit Gefahren. Der siebte 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.

La acción de esta novela se inicia en el espléndido funeral de lord Nelson en agua de Támesis, pero Hornblower no tarda en ser destinado a Malta para, zafándose de los servicios de espionaje enemigos, organizar la búsqueda de un botín hundido frente a las costas turcas. La amenaza de la presencia de la Armada turca hace que la operación no sea un auténtico éxito, pero tampoco un fracaso. En el regreso, la Atropos intervendrá en una de las grandes batallas acontecidas ante la costa española en el Mediterráneo, cuando prestó apoyo a la Nightingale al ser ésta atacada por una fragata española mucho más poderosa, la Castilla, que acababa de salir de Cartagena. La Armada británica abrió una investigación para esclarecer las responsabilidades de las pérdidas, pues se produjo un sospechoso cruce de acusaciones entre los capitanes de la Atropos y de la Nightingale que Forester intenta aclarar.

Lindsey Davis nació en Birmingham en 1950 y estudió Literatura Inglesa en la Universidad de Oxford. Después de escribir con seudónimo algunas novelas románticas, saltó a la fama como autora de originales novelas históricas en las que la fiel reproducción de la vida cotidiana en la Roma imperial se combinaba con un agudo sentido del humor y unas perfectas tramas detectivescas. Su más célebre creación, el investigador privado Marco Didio Falco, la ha convertido en la más popular, leída y admirada cultivadora de novela histórica, al tiempo que le ha granjeado el respeto de los lectores de novela negra. La veintena de títulos, entre los que se cuentan Una virgen de más, Un cadáver en los baños, El mito de Júpiter o Las Saturnaes, han convertido a Falco en un personaje entrañable para miles de lectores en todo el mundo y le han valido a la autora la Ellis Peters Historical Dagger 1998, el Premio Sherlock 1999 y el Premio de Novela Histórica Ciudad de Zaragoza 2009, entre otros galardones. Con motivo del número XX de la serie, escribió el espléndido y divertidísimo libro Marco Didio Falco. La Guía Oficial.

June 1808, somewhere west of Nicaragua-a site suitable for spectacular sea battles. The Admiralty has ordered Captain Horatio Hornblower, now in command of the thirty-six-gun HMS Lydia, to form an alliance against the Spanish colonial government with an insane Spanish landowner; 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. A daunting enough set of orders-even if the happily married captain were not woefully distracted by the passenger he is obliged to take on in Panama: Lady Barbara Wellesley.

Abandoned by the retreating Spanish Army during the Peninsular War, the gun was an eighteen-pounder bronze cannon, thirteen feet long, a foot in diameter at the muzzle, and weighing three tons. When a group of Spanish partisans come across it two years later they see in it a chance for victory against the French. But first they must take it a hundred miles across the mountains, with nothing but a handful of donkeys and half-starved oxen to haul it. On its epic journey over the mountains, the ornamented bronze cannon begins to gain almost mystical significance for the ever-swelling force that surrounds it. With the gun going on before them they are no longer a mere band of Spanish irregulars, they are an army. With the might of the gun on their side they can take on the cream of Napoleon's troops, they can march openly across the plains, they can batter great fortresses into subjection.