The latest historical novel from the bestselling creator of Sharpe. Summer 1779, and 750 British soldiers build a fort to create a base from which control the New England seaboard. 41 American ships and 900 men have orders to expel them. Vividly recreates this battle in the American War of Independence ‘Captivate, kill or destroy the whole force of the enemy’ was the order given to the American soldiers. THE FORT is the blistering new novel from worldwide bestseller Bernard Cornwell.