C.S. Forester
10 SeriesC.S. Forester, the pen name of Cecil Louis Troughton Smith (1899-1966), was an English novelist renowned for his naval adventure stories. His most famous works include the Horatio Hornblower series and the novel "The African Queen," the latter adapted into a film by John Huston in 1951. While living in Washington DC during World War II, Forester met and encouraged Roald Dahl to write about his Royal Air Force experiences.
"The African Queen," set during World War I, Rose Sayer and Charlie Allnutt embark on a perilous journey down a river in German East Africa. After Rose's missionary brother dies, she convinces Charlie to use his steamboat, the African Queen, to attack a German gunboat. Their voyage is fraught with danger from nature and enemy forces, yet amidst the trials, an unlikely romance blossoms. The story culminates in a daring attempt to sink the German vessel, showcasing the characters' resilience and transformation.
