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Sharpe's Fortress

The Siege of Gawilghur, December 1803

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Sharpe's Fortress

By: Bernard Cornwell
Narrated by: Rupert Farley
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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."

©1998 Bernard Cornwell (P)2021 HarperCollins Publishers Genre Fiction Political Sea Adventures War & Military
Captivating Storytelling • Historical Accuracy • Exceptional Narration • Regular Heroes • Exciting Battles
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Bernard Cornwall is a gem. He’s a master at building tension and suspense before and during battles. There’s enough history and military detail mixed in that I feel like I’m learning a bit along with being very entertained.
I’m excited to continue the series with this excellent new narration.
I enjoyed the narrator from the older audiobooks but the new recordings are much better quality and just as talented.

Fantastic author with an equally fantastic narrator

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Bernard Cornwall certainly knows how to tell a story and how to make Richard Sharpe a true underdog that keeps the listener cheering all the while. I also appreciated learning how the Redcoats fought in India in 1805.

One helluva ride!

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The performance of this and all of the other sharpe novels has been exemplary. I always mean to listen whilst doing something else, but find myself neglecting whatever the something else is because I am so captivated by the storytelling and rich narration.

Excellent!

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Love this performer and the accent he brings to Sharpe. I was disappointed that this was not an audiobook a few years ago. But glad to see it’s been added to the audio collection.

Great new Performer

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Very exciting book that is read by the best voice actor I have ever heard.

Another great book

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In this historical fiction space, this is it. Can’t put it down. Don’t want the series to end. ‘Nough said!

As good as it gets in this genre

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Another wonderful chronicle in the career of Richard Sharpe. This series is among my favorites in more than 600 books.

As good as the first two

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Cornwall does it again. a very good picture of early 19th century war. set in India. pads padsing

very good writing

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I felt so comfortable with this book it was a pleasure to listen to from beginning to end. An unexpected transportation back in time, meeting up with old friends. Both the story, a classic Bernard Cornwell gem and a wonderful performance by Rupert Farley exceeded my expectations.

If you’re a Sharpe fan not getting this book is self inflicted punishment, be kind to yourself you won’t regret it.

Like a visit with old friends.

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it's raw and wriggling with action. it's detailed without being slow or dull. the main character escapes death but not without taking a loss. it's just the way a good book should be.

Bernard writes good action books

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