Hornblower And The Atropos by C. S. Forester

Serving as commander of the aging warship Atropos during the Napoleonic era, Hornblower must shepherd a vulnerable convoy through storm and enemy waters while coping with the weight of command, moral dilemmas, and his own private anxieties; the tale mixes tense naval action with quiet psychological insight as he makes difficult decisions to protect his crew and fulfill his duty.

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