Here we meet again Horatio Hornblower by the new author, John Mahon, in a new adventure approved by the sons of CSForester. The stirring action begins where the unfinished last Hornblower adventure (Hornblower During the Crisis) written by C.S.Forester ends. Hornblower travels as a spy disguised as a servant through Spain attempting to carry out the orders of the First Lord of the Admiralty. After a short spell in Portugal where newly invented spinnaker sails are fitted to his ship, he's o...

Thad Branson is just a retired military man who spends his days as a simple P.I. It was summertime, and the job prospects were slim. While lost in this depressing thought, in walks Kat, Her request? A bra, but not just any bra, the kind "with the centers cut out so the nipples show." Of course, what self-respecting P.I. would turn down a request such as that? Not Thad! From this shocking, yet seemingly harmless beginning unravels a harrowing adventure full of nudity, alcohol, narrow escape...

While over the past four hundred years numerous opinions have been voiced as to Shakespeare's identity, these eleven essays widen the scope of the investigation by regarding Shakespeare, his world, and his works in their interaction with one another. Instead of restricting the search for bits and pieces of evidence from his works that seem to match what he may have experienced, these essays focus on the contemporary milieu—political developments, social and theater history, and cultural an...

John Mahon has been writing for over 75 years, as a newspaper man, journalist, author, He has a personal philosophy which might not be yours, but many of his stories have human interest and contain insights into common human experiences. He does not often write comedy even though many of his experiences are fun. He talks extensively about his Navy career, offers insight into investing, and describes Kansas with a warm heart. As he says, “I never had much trouble getting published, since I ...

Matt Masters was on a mission. He was the son of a wealthy CEO, and although both father and son were about to collect millions from the sale of company shares, Matt still had a debt to collect.It wasn't money Matt wanted, but revenge. His wife and child had been killed in an automobile crash in which his father was the driver and Matt was convinced his father had been drunk, and therefor needed to pay for this crime.In carrying out his best laid plan, Matt traveled to Guay...

Albert Brown was fated to enlist in the British navy, his destiny set by his unusual birth and upbringing. While on operations in the Pacific during the first World War, his ship is sunk-but he survives, and is taken on board the German cruiser that sank them. It too has suffered damage, and heads to the Galapagos Islands to effect repairs. In this unlikely and hostile setting, Brown, alone, pits himself against the German ship and its crew, seeking to delay its progress while British nava...

Commander William Brewer has an opportunity for to settle scores against his pirate adversary once and for all.Admiral Horatio Hornblower has given Commander Brewer captaincy of the captured pirate sloop El Dorado. Now under sail as the HMS Revenge, its new name suits Brewer’s frame of mind, for he lost many of his best men in a previous engagement. His new orders are to hunt down the pirates who have been ravaging the trade routes of the Caribbean sea.But...

The year is 1780. American privateers who have wreaked havoc among British shipping are now boldly entering British ports. Lord Anthony sets sail with a squadron to deal with the privateers. Gabe has been on the beach for several months, accused of overstepping his authority by an angered admiral who is sent to replace Admiral Buck.Unbeknownst to the British, Spain has entered the war to aid the Americans. Sailing the crippled Trident to the Antigua dockyards, Gabe comes upon a dec...

Naval war, Pirates , Hornblower stories, sea storiesAfter gaining valuable experience as an aide to Governor Lord Horatio Hornblower, William Brewer is rewarded with a posting as first lieutenant on the frigate HMS Defiant, bound for American waters. Early in their travels, it seems as though Brewer’s greatest challenge will be evading the wrath of a tyrannical captain who has taken an active dislike to him. But when a hurricane sweeps away the captain, the young lieutenant is forc...

For those awaiting another action adventure naval story of the 18/19th century, then this is it. Following the life of an abandoned 13 year old who by chance is instrumental in saving a family from robbery and worse. Taken in by the naval Captain Bowers he is placed as a midshipman in his benefactor's ship. From that time onward with the increasing demands of the conflict with France, Martin Forrest grows up fast. The relationship with his benefactors family is formalized when he is adopte...

Author C.S. Forester is best known for his gripping novels about naval warfare, but when he turned his talents to other subjects, the results were equally captivating ― and full of surprises. C. S. Forester had a lighter side and, with a twist of his wry wit, could amuse, bamboozle, or educate, all with equal aplomb.Among those stories featured in this collection are such favorites as:“To My Darling” ― Frank Fearon's days as a novelist were about to end. Diagnosed with a fa...

In the chaos of war-torn Spain, a battered army retreats through the mountains, leaving behind a massive bronze cannon. Abandoned in the mud, it seems destined to be lost to history—until the local villagers, toughened by adversity and driven by defiance, drag it from the wreckage. With brute strength and ingenuity, they haul the great gun into hiding, unknowingly setting events into motion that will change the course of their struggle.As Napoleon’s forces tighten their grip on the...