The Hornblower series draws inspiration from C.S. Forester’s timeless seafaring tales, chronicling a young man’s journey to leadership. Set during the tumultuous 18th-century Anglo-French conflicts, a period marked by intense naval battles in British history, the story follows Captain Pellew of the Indefatigable as he nominates his protégé, Horatio Hornblower, for the lieutenant’s examination. As Hornblower approaches this pivotal test, he faces numerous obstacles that ready him for the demanding role of a lieutenant.