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Release Date: 26 May 2011

‘Captivate, kill or destroy the whole force of the enemy’ was the order given to the American soldiers.

THE FORT is the blistering new novel from worldwide bestseller Bernard Cornwell.

Summer 1779.

Seven hundred and fifty British soldiers and three small ships of the Royal Navy. Their orders: to build a fort above a harbour to create a base from which to control the New England seaboard.

Forty-one American ships and over nine hundred men. Their orders: to expel the British.

The battle that followed was a classic example of how the best-laid plans can be disrupted by personality and politics, and of how warfare can bring out both the best and worst in men. It is a timeless tale of men at war, written by a master storyteller.

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‘Captivate, kill or destroy the whole force of the enemy’ was the order given to the American soldiers.

THE FORT is the blistering new novel from worldwide bestseller Bernard Cornwell.

Summer 1779.

Seven hundred and fifty British soldiers and three small ships of the Royal Navy. Their orders: to build a fort above a harbour to create a base from which to control the New England seaboard.

Forty-one American ships and over nine hundred men. Their orders: to expel the British.

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Paperback: 480 pages
Publisher: Harper (26 May 2011)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0007331746
ISBN-13: 978-0007331741
Product Dimensions: 13.2 x 19.8 cm

Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (188 customer reviews)

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Bernard Cornwell was born in London, raised in Essex, and now lives mainly in the USA with his wife. In addition to the hugely successful Sharpe novels, Bernard Cornwell is the author of the Starbuck Chronicles, the Warlord trilogy, the Grail Quest series and the Alfred series.

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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars nice change 14 Jan 2011

By R. J. Hedley

Format:Hardcover

I have just finished this book and after a few slow chapters at the start ( I think mostly because there are a lot of characters to introduce) I found this book fascinating and hard to put down. I read about the 1st 7 Sharpe novels in the 80s and have not read any Cornwell until Azincourt last year (pretty good I thought) and now The Fort which made a nice change. I think Sharpe has been done to death and it was interesting to read another horse and musket tail that was not about the Napoleonic Wars. Also the fact that the novel sticks more or less to the actual events is v interesting - I found out an awful lot about a small, almost forgotten battle that I dont remember reading about in any book I have read on The War Of Independence. The revelations about Revere are amazing and the American admiral comes out of it looking pretty sorry as well. On the other hand the US Marines seemed to be as tough then as now. Pleased to see in the reviews that at least one American who has read this is open minded. Americans should be able to take this read on the chin as they did win the war with a little help from their continental friends

A very entertaining read - maybe Cornwell should consider going the whole hog and dabbling in a little factual history writing.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant, this is no Azincourt 1 Oct 2010

By J. Cooper

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Another year has passed and another Cornwell novel has arrived. And this year we have a standalone novel which focuses on the `forgotten' Penobscot Expedition, one of the lesser well known conflicts of the American War of Independence.

In recent years, fans of Cornwell have increasingly clamoured for him to return to the highly praised Starbuck Chronicles or for a completion of the Alfred/Uhtred adventures. Cornwell has mastered the knack of beginning highly engrossing series and then leaving the reader dangling whilst he focuses on other works. This is infuriatingly maddening when I need my next fix in the series, but also a good way of increasing my anticipation for his newest novel! So, when Cornwell announced via his website that his next book would not be a continuation of one of his current series, I was a little worried as my mind was drawn back to `Azincourt' and the lukewarm reception it received.

Putting all my misguided apprehension aside, I have to say that I am an absolute Cornwell fan! I had to have the book on its publication date and I even took time off work this year to shut myself away from the real world whilst I devoured his latest novel. And after completing it, I have to say that it is brilliant, one of his best in years.

You can tell immediately, that `The Fort' is a novel that Cornwell has always wanted to write. Everything about the book screams that it is thoroughly and impeccably well researched, extremely well written and contains a new set of characters who are definitely not `carbon copies' of Sharpe/Uhtred set in different historic settings. The characters are well rounded and have personalities which are fully dimensional, particularly for some of the `rebels' in this book. Read more ›

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars An impressive piece of historical writing 17 Nov 2010

By Mr. P. Datta

Format:Hardcover

History is an interesting subject, as it explores the past by highlighting events that changed the world forever. A Bernard Cronwell's novel seemed the right choice. The front cover of the book caught my attention whilst browsing through historical fiction. The cover is a big clue of what to expect in the novel. The Fort is expertly written with a combination of interesting facts and shocking events. The novel recaptures an important chapter in history. The American Revolutionary is the central theme of the novel. The two sides featured were the loyalists (considered loyal to their former colony) and the rebels, who later accepted a new identitiy of becoming an American. There was a fierce battle between the two sides. It is very interesting to know how America developed as a separate state.

The plot recaptures the year 1779. What was the significance of the year? This marked the third anniversary of America's independence from the rule of Britain. Of course it was a proud and historical moment for the country. The triumph was short-lived briefly as a British's expedition sailed across the Atlantic to seize control of an area much to the annoyance and fury of neighbouring state Massachusetts. The Americans easily outnumbered the British in terms of fleet numbers and troops. The mission was to reclaim the area and fight for indepedent. Despite smaller numbers, British showed strong resistance by providing tight defence and displaying excellent fighting sprits. The British buld a fort (hence the title) around the terriority to defend against attacks through their armoury. Improvisation became paramount in the line of attacks of the other side, as it seemed difficult to enter the land due to ambush attacks. The events of the bloodshed war are graphically described. Read more ›

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Pretty decent story 3 Oct 2011

By Flemming Nielsen

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I liked 'The Fort' a lot, though it does feel a little slow a times. This, I think, is mainly due to the fact that Cornwell has adhered rather strongly to the actual facts of the historical events depicted in the novel. It leaves less room for Sharpesque heroics but makes the story seem all the more realistic for it. At times I wasn't entirely sure whether I was reading a fictional novel or a factual account; very well done, Mr. Cornwell.
Two things make me give 'The Fort' three, rather than four stars: One is the ending, which I think is somewhat abrupt; I know the story had to end at some point, but perhaps it could have been done a little more elegantly. The second element that makes me downgrade the rating is the simple fact, that the American War of Independence has never held much interest for me. That's hardly Cornwell's fault, but then, this is my review.

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