Sharpe's fortress: Richard Sharpe and the Siege of Gawilghur, December 1803
"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."
British -- India -- Fiction
Fiction
Great Britain -- History, Military -- 19th century -- Fiction
Historical fiction
History
History, Military
India -- History -- British occupation, 1765-1947 -- Fiction
Literature
Maratha War, 1803
Maratha War, 1803 -- Fiction
Sharpe, Richard
Sharpe, Richard -- (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
Thriller
War fiction
9780061809576
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Grouping Title | sharpes fortress richard sharpe and the siege of gawilghur december 1803 |
Grouping Author | bernard cornwell |
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Grouping Language | English (eng) |
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Last Indexed | 2024-05-09 04:50:30AM |
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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."
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9780061809576
Online OverDrive
Ashland Vaughn Public Library Online
Online OverDrive Collection
2009
Great Britain -- History, Military -- 19th century -- Fiction
Historical fiction
India -- History -- British occupation, 1765-1947 -- Fiction
Maratha War, 1803 -- Fiction
Sharpe, Richard -- (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
War fiction
Sharpe's fortress : Richard Sharpe and the Siege of Gawilghur, December 1803 / Bernard Cornwell
Fiction
Historical Fiction
History
History, Military
Literature
Maratha War, 1803
Sharpe, Richard
Thriller
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