The Good Shepherd was described as one of the best novels of 1955.
In it, C.
Forester departs from the age-of-sail Hornblower genre that made him famous to focus on an American naval officer during World War II.
After a somewhat disappointing career, Cdr.
George Krause, USN, is at last given the command he has long sought when the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor creates an increased demand for destroyer captains.
Assigned to Atlantic convoy escort duty, Krause commands.
Us Naval Institute Press The good shepherd, hardcover/c. s. forester
