Sharpes Fortress, Bernard Cornwell
Sharpes Fortress, Bernard Cornwell
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Sharpe's Fortress
The Siege of Gawilghur, December 1803

Author: Bernard Cornwell

Series: Sharpe #3

Narrator: Rupert Farley

Unabridged: 13 hr 25 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Harper

Published: 03/22/2022

Synopsis

""The greatest writer of historical adventures today."" —Washington PostCritically 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.""

About Bernard Cornwell

Bernard Cornwell is an internationally acclaimed historical fiction author celebrated for bringing the past to life with gripping battles, vivid landscapes, and unforgettable heroes. Best known for The Last Kingdom series-which inspired the hit Netflix adaptation-Cornwell has earned a global readership through his unmatched ability to blend meticulous research with page-turning storytelling.

Across more than sixty novels, including the beloved Sharpe series, The Warlord Chronicles, and numerous standalone works, Cornwell transports readers to pivotal eras of history, from medieval Britain to the Napoleonic Wars. His books are praised for their authenticity, rich character detail, and immersive depictions of strategy, honor, and survival on the battlefield.

Born in London and later making his home in the United States, Cornwell's lifelong passion for history and storytelling drives his work, earning him recognition as one of the most influential historical novelists of our time. Whether following an English archer, a Saxon warrior, or a reluctant soldier thrust into war, audiences trust Bernard Cornwell to deliver sweeping adventures that resonate long after the final chapter.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Iain on April 03, 2024

You know exactly what you will get with each Sharpe book - good guys, bad guys, daring-do, intrigue and battles and bloodshed with a side of romance - and you know in the end Sharpe will win the day. The fun is going along for the ride and seeing how our hero gets himself over each obstacle put in h......more

Goodreads review by David on April 09, 2015

This historical novel is the third in the series about Ensign Richard Sharpe, a soldier in the British army. The story takes place in India in 1803. Sharpe is a good, strong soldier, a decent human being. Unfortunately, he encounters people who are not so decent. The book is fast-paced, detailed, an......more

Goodreads review by Clemens on September 29, 2021

Read this book in 2006, and its the 3rd volume, chronologically, of the Richard Sharpe series. Still in India and Sharpe promoted to officer, ensign, he finds himself within the army of Sir Arthur Wellesley. When his old enemy, Sergeant Hakeswill, commits an act of treason, Sharpe will be committed to......more

Goodreads review by Tim The Enchanter on December 04, 2013

A Masterfully Executed 5 Stars Random Ramblings After being disappointed by the previous book in the series, Sharpe's Fortress does not leave you wanting. While it's predecessor fails to provide sufficient detail of a famous battle, this novels lets you live the pain, drama and excitement of w......more

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