Hornblower And The Hotspur by C. S. Forester

A proud but internally conflicted naval officer takes command of a temperamental warship and must whip an inexperienced, divided crew into fighting shape while navigating political rivalries and a hazardous mission at sea; when enemy forces threaten the convoy and his command, he relies on cunning seamanship, steady leadership, and personal courage to hold his ship together and prove himself under pressure.

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