Hornblower and the "Atropos" Audiobook By C.S. Forester cover art

Hornblower and the "Atropos"

 Preview
LIMITED TIME OFFER

3 months free
Try for $0.00
Offer ends July 31, 2025 at 11:59PM PT.
Pick 1 audiobook a month from our unmatched collection.
Listen all you want to thousands of included audiobooks, Originals, and podcasts.
Access exclusive sales and deals.
Premium Plus auto-renews for $14.95/mo after 3 months. Cancel anytime.

Hornblower and the "Atropos"

By: C.S. Forester
Narrated by: Nicolas Coster
Try for $0.00

$0.00/mo. after 3 months. Offer ends July 31, 2025 at 11:59PM PT. Cancel anytime.

Buy for $19.57

Buy for $19.57

Confirm purchase
Pay using card ending in
Switch payment method
By confirming your purchase, you agree to Audible's Conditions of Use, License, and Amazon's Privacy Notice. Taxes where applicable.
Cancel

In the wake of a humbling incident aboard a canal boat in the Cotswolds, young Captain Horatio Hornblower arrives in London to take command of the Atropos, a 22-gun sloop barely large enough to require a captain. Her first assignment under Hornblower's command is as flagship for the funeral procession of Lord Nelson.

Soon Atropos is part of the Mediterranean Fleet's harassment of Napoleon, recovering treasure that lies deep in Turkish waters and boldly challenging a Spanish frigate several times her size. At the center of each adventure is Hornblower, whose blend of cautious preparation and spirited execution dazzles friend and foe alike.

©2009 C Forester (P)2009 Phoenix Books, Inc. Genre Fiction Historical Mystery Sea Adventures Thriller & Suspense Adventure Fiction
Exciting Adventure • Captivating Storyline • Excellent Story • Excellent Character Performance • Historical Authenticity
Highly rated for:
All stars
Most relevant  
C.S. Forester description of the Hornblower family travelling on the canal boat and the information about the canals was fascinating. When Hornblower arrives in London he takes command of the 22 gun sloop Atropos. He is assigned to plan and command the funeral for Adm. H. Nelson. The description and information about the funeral was great. Then Hornblower is off to the Mediterranean to join the fleet. He is assigned to retrieve the payroll off a ship that sunk in Turkish waters, the suspense of the salvage and the sea battles and long chase were great. Forester has the ability to paint pictures with words. If you enjoy a sea story or are a history buff you will enjoy the book.

The little ship

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
Mr. Coaster’s narration is a masterpiece of voicing and timing. Could not have been done any better.

Perfect pacing…

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
Forester has so many adventures awaiting the clever Captain. Don't miss the excitement and daring.
It says I can't post this until I'm finished writing my review. So there it's done.

Another great book!

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
The narration is often detached, sometimes whispered, sometimes sing song, and nearly always annoying. It’s a shame, because this is a classic Hornblower story that deserved better.

Terrible narration

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
This is the only recording that does not have Christian Rodska narrating. Mr Coster is so completely different in narration that I would almost suggest skipping it and just borrowing the book from the library. I choose to weather his reading but be warned it is lethargic.

Don't let this be your only Hornblower

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
Cornwell fans rejoice! Here are 10 more excellent books that you will undoubtedly LOVE !

So good!

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
doesnt live up to the person who read the previous books in date continuity. try it on 1.25 or even 1.5 speed to make him sound like hes not reading you a bedtime story.

different narrator

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

What made the experience of listening to Hornblower and the "Atropos" the most enjoyable?

I love the Hornblower saga, and this is one is just as good as all the rest

Would you be willing to try another one of Nicolas Coster’s performances?

I hated this narration, to slow, too too ssssslllllloooooowwww, I had to play it at 1.25X otherwise it is not listenable, I will not buy another of Nicolas's performances

Great Story Classic C.S Not very good performance

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
Having been disappointed by the reader in a previous book, I have grown accustomed to and even enjoy Mr Coaster’s not unsubstantial abilities. The story is excellent as usual and I am happy with the yarn as told. Many thanks.

Excellent Story

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
Setting the replay speed to 1.2x makes this narration INFINITELY better. I almost wonder if there was an error in the original recording!

Must increase the speed!

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
See more reviews