Hornblower and the "Hotspur"

As the Peace of Amiens collapses in 1803, Horatio Hornblower takes command of the HMS Hotspur to scout the French coast. While he faces the looming threat of Napoleon's fleet, he also grapples with the anxieties of his recent marriage and his own self-doubting nature. This naval adventure follows a young commander trying to prove his worth during the opening salvos of a global conflict.