Sharpe's Fortress: Richard Sharpe and the Siege of Gawilghur, December 1803

Bernard Cornwell

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Sharpe's Fortress: Richard Sharpe and the Siege of Gawilghur, December 1803

Sharpe's Fortress: Richard Sharpe and the Siege of Gawilghur, December 1803

Bernard Cornwell

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"The greatest writer of historical adventures today."
--Washington Post

Critically acclaimed, perennial New York Times bestselling author Bernard Cornwell (Agincourt, The Fort, the Saxon Tales) makes real history come alive in his breathtaking historical fiction. Praised as "the direct heir to Patrick O'Brian" (Agincourt, The Fort), Cornwell has brilliantly captured the fury, chaos, and excitement of battle as few writers have ever done--perhaps most vividly in his phenomenally popular novels following the illustrious military career of British Army officer Richard Sharpe during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. In Sharpe's Fortress, Ensign Sharpe's adventures in India reach a grand finale at the Siege of Gawilghur during the Maharatta War in December 1803, as Cornwell's hero uncovers a foul treason and seeks a righteous revenge. Perhaps the San Francisco Chronicle said it best: "If only all history lessons could be as vibrant."

Critical Reviews

"The direct heir to Patrick O'Brian."-- "The Economist""A stirring saga...resplendent with color and action. Cornwell...again proves his mettle."--" Publishers Weekly," Starred Review"Fabulous."-- "Kirkus""Page-turners [that] fan clubs all over the world are devoted to."--" THe Wall Street Journal""Tom Clancy could pick up a pointer or two from Bernard Cornwell . . . Cornwell's blending of the fictional Sharpe with historical figures and actual battles gives the narrative a stunning sense of realism . . . If only all history lessons could be as vibrant."--" The San Francisco Chronicle ""Fast-paced [and] electrifying....Another rousing installment in the Richard Sharpe saga."-- "Booklist""Excellently entertaining. If you love historical drama ... then look no further."--" Boston Globe "Starring British officer Richard Sharpe (a kind of Indiana Jones), this novel, the 16th in a series, is a zippy joyride.-- "People Magazine," Worth a Look

Publishing Information

Publisher: Harper Paperbacks
Pub date: 2002-01-08
Length: 320 pages

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