Flying Colours (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. A Napoleonic Naval Adventure of Captivity, Escape, and Courage in the Age of SailBy Cecil Louis Troughton Smith
Length9h 26m
About this audiobook
Flying Colours continues C. S. Forester's celebrated Hornblower saga at a moment of apparent defeat: Captain Horatio Hornblower, having surrendered the crippled Sutherland, is transported through Napoleonic France as a prisoner bound for trial and likely execution. Combining taut adventure with psychological acuity, the novel shifts from naval warfare to escape narrative, preserving the series' meticulous attention to strategy, honor, and command. Its prose is disciplined, ironic, and unsentimental, placing it firmly within the tradition of historical fiction while deepening the modern interior portrait of the heroic officer. Cecil Louis Troughton Smith, who wrote as C. S. Forester, was an English novelist whose fascination with military history, seamanship, and moral pressure shaped his most enduring work. Though not a naval officer himself, Forester studied maritime history with unusual seriousness, transforming technical knowledge into dramatic fiction. Writing between the world wars, he created in Hornblower a commander whose courage is inseparable from anxiety, calculation, and self-doubt. This book is highly recommended to readers of historical fiction, naval literature, and character-driven adventure. It rewards both longtime followers of Hornblower and newcomers seeking an intelligent, humane account of courage under captivity, danger, and political upheaval.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.4 (10.1K)
Includes Goodreads, Amazon, LibraryThing
GenreGeneral Fiction, Historical Fiction
Length9 hrs 26 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 3, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
15Chapter X
2Introduction
16Chapter XI
3Synopsis
17Chapter XII
4Historical Context
18Chapter XIII
5Author Biography
19Chapter XIV
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6Chapter I
20Chapter XV
7Chapter II
21Chapter XVI
8Chapter III
22Chapter XVII
9Chapter IV
23Chapter XVIII
10Chapter V
24Chapter XIX
11Chapter VI
25Analysis
12Chapter VII
26Reflection
13Chapter VIII
27Memorable Quotes
14Chapter IX
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