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Title: Sharpes Battle
Author: Bernard Cornwell
Narrator: Paul McGann
Format: Abridged
Length: 2 hrs and 43 mins
Language: English
Release date: 08-05-11
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited
Genres: Fiction, Historical
Publisher's Summary:
The 13th novel in the popular Sharpe series. Once more Sharpes career is on the line, following a disastrous attack by an elite French unit. To save his honour Sharpe must lead his men to glory in one of the bitterest battles of the Peninsular War.
In the spring of 1811, while quartered in the crumbling Portuguese fort of San Isidro, Richard Sharpe and his men are attacked by an elite French unit commanded by the formidable Brigadier Loup, and suffer heavy losses. Sharpe has already clashed once with Loup, and the Frenchman has sworn to have his revenge.
After the attack, Sharpe is faced with the ruin of his career and reputation, as the armys high command tries to blame him for the disaster. With thousands of French troops massing at a tiny village nearby, Sharpes only hope is to redeem himself on the battlefield. To save his honour, Sharpe must lead his men to glory in the narrow streets of Fuentes de Oñoro. The Complete Sharpe Collection with a new introduction by the author
Critic Reviews:
"What makes these books such a successful formula is the blend of action, well-researched historical setting, colourful characterization and a juicy sub-plot." (The Times)
Members Reviews:
ANOTHER OUTSTANDING READ
I would recommend this book to any of my friends or family. I've got started very late in reading Mr. Cromwell's material. As of the last six months I have gone through three quarters of all your novels. All that is is remaining is the Sharpe's series , I'm at the year 1811. Being behind as I am, I'm going from one read to the next . Excellent reading. Great enjoyment. As I'm a chronic pain patient, it helps me get lost in the story. In some way ease the pain. This in itself says a lot for the powerful writing you do Sir. I thank you for your brilliant writing. Please keep it up for as long as it feels good to do so. Harmon L. Davis lll.
As good as the rest of the series!
I haven't found one of the books in this series a disappointment. Each one has a similar "formula" but the characters intertwine between all the books and the villains just get better and better. I've loved the series thus far.
Gripping historical adventure...
Gripping historical adventure as the impossible hero beckons the reader through suspense and a pinch of humour, to suspend disbelief and plunge headfirst through the gunsmoke of life for the common soldier in Wellington's Peninsula Campaign.
Cornwell brings Sharpe and his honor to battle
Cornwell is an outstanding writer; I did not enjoy the violence as it become tedious but it is very well done by Cornwell. His research into the era and the 1811 battle history is excellent, of course. Cornwell is master of this time period piece and the Sharpe character is wonderful- heroic, honorable, loyal and a very empathetic protagonist. It is a good ride to just to enjoy history and Cornwell's version through the eyes of Sharpe. It is easy to get into the Sharpe series.
Feel the battle rage
As always Cornwell writes the best battle sequences I've ever read. You can smell the smoke from the muskets, feel the roar of the cannon and hear the screams of the wounded.
Sharpe is one of the best fictional characters around. If you like historical fiction then you should already be familiar with his work, if not what are you waiting for?
