The Fort
The Fort
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2010
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Massachusetts • 1770s
2010
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Fort by Bernard Cornwell follows the experiences of individuals during the Penobscot Expedition of 1779, which occurred in the American Revolutionary War. The novel centers on a British-held fort in Maine and highlights the challenges faced by both British defenders and American attackers in this historical conflict.
Informative
Suspenseful
Adventurous
Challenging
Gritty
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Reviews of Bernard Cornwell's The Fort highlight his meticulous research and compelling storytelling. The novel's vivid historical detail brings the Penobscot Expedition to life. However, some readers find certain characters less developed. Overall, Cornwell's adept blending of history with fiction is praised, making it a captivating read for fans of historical novels.
Who Should Read The Fort?
Readers who enjoy The Fort by Bernard Cornwell likely appreciate historical military fiction, particularly the American Revolutionary War. Fans of Patrick O’Brian’s Master and Commander series or C.S. Forester’s Horatio Hornblower novels would find it engaging due to its meticulous attention to historical detail and strategic naval battles.
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Novel • Fiction
Massachusetts • 1770s
2010
Adult
18+ years
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