I started reading history books when I had an odd obsession with finding out more about Frederick II, leading me to the Nancy Mitford book that travelled with me on holiday. In Cuba, holidaying with my family, and the book did not take me long to finish. Far too far away to get a new book, my Dad lent me a book he was reading, The Fort. I was dubious at first, convinced his taste was nowhere near my standard of literature (the pride of a 16 year old, oh dear), but was very pleasantly surprised when I could not put the book down in my haste to reach the end.
Ever since then I have read many of your other books, but I really wanted to say that The Fort is truly a work of genius in my mind and I am still enthralled by it today.
I’m still only 17, but you’ve really inspired me to throw my all in with history and I thank you for that inspiration.
Tora