end of the book. I was outraged that the author just decided to end it the way he did - seemed like a cop out to me. I was not necessarily looking for a happy ending, but it would have been nice to see some resolution of issues for Edgar. After my anger went away,... Read more I wonder if Forte might somehow be based on the character of Fortinbras, the prince of Norway, who plans to invade Denmark. Claudius (the brother who murdered the king and then wed his widow) negotiates with Fortinbras and grants permission for Fortinbras' army to cross the land to invade another... Read more