Hornblower and the Widow McCool
| "Hornblower and the Widow McCool" | |
|---|---|
| Short story by C. S. Forester | |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Historical fiction |
| Publication | |
| Published in | Hornblower and the Crisis |
| Publisher | Michael Joseph, London |
| Media type | Hardcover and paperback |
| Publication date | 1967 |
| Series | Horatio Hornblower |
"Hornblower and the Widow McCool" is a short story by C. S. Forester featuring his fictional naval hero Horatio Hornblower. The story is set in the early days of Hornblower's career, when he was still a junior lieutenant on HMS Renown. Chronologically, it comes between Mr. Midshipman Hornblower and Lieutenant Hornblower, and as the third of three short stories set in this period, following "Hornblower and the Hand of Destiny" and "Hornblower and the Big Decision".