Horatio Hornblower

Shakey Alliance with El Supremo

English · Nautical & Marine Fiction, Historical Fiction, Action & Adventure

Horatio Hornblower is a naval adventure centered on the resourceful British officer and the demands of life at sea. The stories follow Hornblower through perilous missions, encounters with rival powers, and the difficult decisions required of a commander.

In this installment, “Shakey Alliance with El Supremo,” the title points to a tense partnership involving the formidable El Supremo. The adventure’s appeal lies in the uncertainty of that alliance and the risks Hornblower must navigate as duty and strategy collide.

The series combines maritime action with a portrait of leadership under pressure. Its dramatic presentation brings the dangers of naval service and the shifting loyalties of its characters to life through spoken performance and sound.

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.