Best Selling Books by C. S. Forester

Edith Louisa Cavell was an English nurse serving in Brussels during WWI who assisted many British, French, and Belgian soldiers to cross the border into neutral Holland. Cavell was betrayed by a spy and arrested by German Police. The outcome of her court martial is well-known and well-preserved. She was found guilty and condemned to death. Historical introduction.

Soon to be the major motion picture Greyhound, a WWII naval thriller of "high and glittering excitement" (New York Times) from the author of the legendary Hornblower series The mission of Commander George Krause of the United States Navy is to protect a convoy of thirty-seven merchant ships making their way across the icy North Atlantic from America to England. There, they will deliver desperately needed supplies, but only if they can make it through the wolfpack of German submarines that awaits and outnumbers them in the perilous seas. For forty eight hours, Krause will play a desperate cat and mouse game against the submarines, combating exhaustion, hunger, and thirst to protect fifty million dollars'' worth of cargo and the lives of three thousand men. Originally published as The Good Shepherd and acclaimed as one of the best novels of the year upon publication in 1955, this novel is a riveting classic of WWII and naval warfare from one of the 20th century''s masters of sea stories.

Hornblower commands the Sutherland in its attack of four French ships of the line while on the way to Spain.

Inspired by a marionette show he saw, C.S. Forester, a novelist and theatre lover, decided to create his own puppet theatre at home. In Marionettes at Home, first published in 1936, he shares his experience and enthusiasm for amateur puppeteering and takes the reader step-by-step through the stages of creating one''s own theatre; from stage construction and puppet making, to acting and production. Written with passion and sense of humour Marionettes at Home is a little gem that anyone interested in the theatre and puppeteering history would enjoy.

In "Brown on Resolution," C. S. Forester navigates the treacherous waters of maritime warfare during World War II, offering a gripping narrative centered on the Royal Navy. The novel artfully intertwines elements of adventure and realism, presenting a vivid portrayal of naval life and the psychological toll of war. Forester''Äôs prose is characterized by succinct dialogue and sharp observations, capturing both the camaraderie and the moral dilemmas faced by his characters. Set against the backdrop of intense naval engagements, the book reflects the era''s uncertainties and the human capacity for resilience amidst chaos. C. S. Forester, born Cecil Scott Forester in 1899, was a British author known for his extensive body of work on naval history and fiction. His own naval experiences during World War I fueled his passion for maritime storytelling. Forester''s deep understanding of naval strategy and character development allowed him to create intricately layered protagonists, exploring the complexities of duty and honor''Äîa reflection of his own views on naval warfare and its impact on humanity. "Brown on Resolution" is a must-read for those fascinated by naval history and adventure literature. Forester''Äôs ability to meld thrilling action with profound emotional depth makes this novel not only an engaging story but also a poignant exploration of the human spirit. Readers will find themselves drawn into the compelling world of war at sea, resonating with the timeless themes of bravery, sacrifice, and the quest for resolution.

Introducing the gallant hero of "Beat to Quarters," Captain Hornblower, in the first of a series of grand adventures. For his first command after escaping from France, Hornblower is given charge of the royal yacht - and he soon requires all his skill and instinct to prevent disaster!

"Napoleon and his court" by C. S. Forester. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.

Payment Deferred is a crime novel by C.S. Forester. It tells about William Marble, a bank clerk living in south London with a wife, Annie, and two teenage children. William suffers financial crisis and suddenly gets visited by a rich orphaned nephew, who''s just inherited a large sum of money. A cruel plot comes to his mind and eventually he gets very rich, although he now lives under the burden of a hard crime. The rich life, new love affairs and better education for children don''t bring him happiness. The dark fate follows him everywhere and he lives in fear that it will finally catch up with him.

This is a new release of the original 1928 edition.

This biographical fiction tells the story of Christopher Columbus''s third expedition to America, which began on May 30, 1498, and was his most disastrous voyage. Through this work, Forester tells the tale of Columbus through the eyes of Don Narciso Rich, an attorney representing the interests of King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella.

As his naval battles with Napoleon conclude, Horatio Hornblower must rescue a man he knows to be a tyrant from the mutiny of his crew. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

In this gripping tale of turmoil and triumph on the high seas, Horatio Hornblower emerges from his apprenticeship as midshipman to face new responsibilities thrust upon him by the fortunes of war between Napoleon and Spain. Enduring near-mutiny, bloody hand-to-hand combat with Spanish seamen, deck-splintering sea battles, and the violence and horror of life on the fighting ships of the Napoleonic Wars, the young lieutenant distinguishes himself in his first independent command. He also faces an adventure unique in his experience: Maria.

First published in 1935, C.S. Forester''s classic romantic adventure is a tale of opposites attracted. Allnut and Rose, a disreputable Cockney and an English spinster missionary, wend their way down a river in Central Africa in a rickety, asthmatic steam launch, and are gradually joined together in a mission of retaliation against the Germans. Fighting time, heat, malaria and bullets, the two have a dramatic rapprochement before the explosive ending of the book. This tale of unlikely love is thrilling and funny and ultimately satisfying.

Forester famous for his fictional character Horotio Hornblower weaves a intriguing story of British and US navies and their travails. The book is set at the tail end of the Napoleonic Wars, and the War of 1812. The central character is Captain Josiah Peabody, United States Navy, in command of the USS Delaware,

In 1941, Hitler''s deadly Bismarck, the fastest battleship afloat, broke out into the Atlantic. Its mission: to cut the lifeline of British shipping and win the war with one mighty blow. How the Royal Navy tried to meet this threat and its desperate attempt to bring the giant Bismarck to bay is the story C. S. Forester tells with mounting excitement and suspense.