Beat to Quarters

This adventurous historical fiction novel follows Captain Horatio Hornblower as he navigates the treacherous seas of Central America in 1808. Ordered by the Admiralty to form an alliance against the Spanish colonial government and take down their powerful ship Natividad, Hornblower faces a daunting challenge. To make matters worse, he must also contend with an insane Spanish landowner and a distracting new passenger: Lady Barbara Wellesley. Get swept away in this thrilling tale of sea battles, alliances, and unexpected romance.