New Library of Adventure and Science Fiction, 1995

In the first volume, the reader will become acquainted with the youth of one of the most charming and beloved heroes of English literature - Horatio Hornblower, who, having gone through hazing, storms, sea battles, French and Spanish captivity, becomes one of the most brilliant young officers of Nelson's fleet. In the following books we will see him as a captain of a frigate and a battleship, a commander, an admiral and a peer of England, we will learn about his adventures in Latin America, France, Turkey and Russia, about his family troubles, romantic interests and the great love that he carried throughout his life .

After Lieutenant Hornblower, the adventures of young Horatio continue in the book Hornblower and the Desperado.