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Do I need to read this series in an order? I have bought ths book without knowing it was a fourth in the series.

Bill Fry Strictly speaking, every novel in the series is self-explanatory, provided you have some knowledge of the Napoleonic Wars and are prepared to learn th…moreStrictly speaking, every novel in the series is self-explanatory, provided you have some knowledge of the Napoleonic Wars and are prepared to learn the technical language of naval ships of that period. On the other hand, each book is enhanced by its predecessors, and the reader will find it easier to identify with the hero if they are all read in chronological order of events. (The chronological order of writing is quite different but can help one to imagine the way the author gradually develops the character of Hornblower and explains the technicalities to new readers.)(less)

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