{"product_id":"9780007377442","title":"The Fort","description":"\u003cp\u003e‘Captivate, kill or destroy the whole force of the enemy’ was the order given to the American soldiers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTHE FORT is the blistering new novel from worldwide bestseller Bernard Cornwell.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSummer 1779.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeven 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eForty-one American ships and over nine hundred men. Their orders: to expel the British.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCornwell, the Sunday Times bestselling author, once again showcases his prowess in the historical fiction genre. The military and political aspects of the story are intricately woven, making THE FORT a top pick for fans of classics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor fans of Simon Scarrow (Eagles of the Empire I, II, and III), Ken Follett (A Column of Fire), Ben Kane (Hunting the Eagles), Matthew Harffy (Killer of Kings), and Julian Stockwin (The Baltic Prize).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bernard Cornwell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46889200353429,"sku":"9780007377442","price":39.49,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/3175\/9509\/files\/9780007377442.png?v=1777422841","url":"https:\/\/harpercollins.com.au\/products\/9780007377442","provider":"HarperCollins AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}