Flying Colours

In the eighth installment of C.S. Forester's naval series, Horatio Hornblower faces dire circumstances after surrendering his ship to the French, resulting in his imprisonment and the looming threat of court martial and execution. As he grapples with a bleak future, his thoughts drift to his wife, Maria, who is struggling with childbirth, and the specter of his mistress, Lady Barbara. Determined to avert disaster and protect both women, Hornblower must navigate the challenges ahead with resolve. This vintage recording captures Forester's gripping narrative of Napoleonic warfare, narrated by the experienced Christian Rodska.