Honor Harrington is a military science fiction book series, the focus of which is the life and career of its titular character, Honor Harrington. The series takes place in a universe where humanity has colonized many star systems around the galaxy and is engaged in a battle with the People's Republic of Haven. The series is heavily influenced by Horatio Hornblower and C.S. Forester's Horatio Hornblower novels. The book is a novel, from the Honor Harrington book series, which was written by David Weber and published by Baen Books. The novel, "Flag in Exile" is set in the early 41st century. The book is a tale of war between two political factions and the bravery of a leader who defies all odds.