I watched The Duchess and The Devil last week for the first time in ages. I've watched clips often enough (*cough*) but it's a while since I've sat down and watched the entire episode end to end. So, a few brief thinky thoughts, with pretty screencaps :)


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This has got to be the most wonderfully bizarre fan tribute I have ever come across. Is anyone here familiar with Rach and her stuff i (s)watched blog? Rach's blog is dedicated to popular culture and...erm...nail polish and being a bit of a Hornblower fan she has chosen six nail polishes to accompany a highly entertaining summary of The Duel. I ( Read more... )

For a few days now I've been mentioning that I would compare the writing styles of C. S. Forester and Patrick 0'Brian.  I have just finished writing such a comparison, and as I ready myself to post it, I wonder if it is indeed something that should be posted here.  Since I do write about the creator of Horatio Hornblower, I cannot see how it could ( Read more... )

I finished reading C. S. Forester's Lord Hornblower a couple of weeks ago.  Today I've have finally gotten around to writing a review of it, and present said review here.

Do be aware that there may be some "spoilers" within the review, especially for those who are planning to read the book in the near future.
Dave

Lord Hornblower
By C. S. Forester
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