Book Review for

Sharpe's Fortress (India 1803)
by Bernard Cornwell

The 3rd in the Richard Sharpe series.
The British, after winning the battle of Argaum, must attack the impenetrable fortress
of Gawilghur, which has never been breached. It has an Outer Fort on a narrow approach
covered by withering fire. If breached, the British must then cross a deep ravine and attack
the Inner Fort which can only be entered by a series of four gates guarded by ramparts
of defenders. In addition to this impossible challenge, Sharpe must continue to battle
his old enemies Sergeant Obadiah Hakeswill, who ambushes Sharpe and steals his jewels,
and the traitor William Dodd, who guards the Inner Fort with his veteran Cobras.
No one more than Bernard Cornwell can believably use the strong and resourceful
Richard Sharpe to overcome a strategically impossible situation.
A superb read.

 
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