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Sharpe's Command
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SHARPE IS BACK.
The brand new novel from Bernard Cornwell in the global bestselling Sharpe series.
The latest thrilling adventure from the best-selling master of historical fiction
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Sharpe is Back.
The brand new novel from Bernard Cornwell in the global bestselling Sharpe series. If any man can do the impossible, it's Richard Sharpe...
And the impossible is exactly what the formidable Major Sharpe is asked to do when he's dispatched on an undercover mission behind enemy lines, deep in the Spanish countryside.
For a remote village is about to become the centre of a battle for the future of Europe. Sitting high above the Almaraz bridge, it is the last link between two French armies, one in the north and one in the south; if they meet, the British are doomed.
Only Sharpe's small group of men – with their cunning and courage to rely on – stand in their way. But they're rapidly outnumbered, enemies are hiding in plain sight, and time is running out...
Sharpe's Command is the brand new novel in the bestselling historical series that has sold over 20 million copies worldwide.
Readers Love Sharpe's Command:
‘Bernard is a great storyteller and historian’ – reader review
‘Once again this is a page turner. Loved it!’ – reader review
‘What a fantastic book... another great adventure for Richard Sharpe’ – reader review
‘Sharpe alongside Patrick, Teresa and Hogan up to their necks in French men and Spanish treachery’ – reader review
‘Sharpe is back, bashing Napoleon’s lot in the mountains of Spain... classic Sharpe!’ – reader review
Series: The Sharpe Series
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Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?
Sharpe's Command by Bernard Cornwell is praised for its strong narrative, vigorous action, and striking characterisation. Cornwell is lauded for his exceptional battle scenes and his ability to make history come alive, with comparisons to popular series like Game of Thrones. His storytelling is described as legendary, bringing historical sagas to life with deep research and imagination.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780008496777
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 10 October 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: HarperCollins
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 33.0mm
Width: 159.0mm
Height: 240.0mm
Weight: 600g
Pages: 320
About the Author
Bernard Cornwell was born in London, raised in Essex and worked for the BBC for eleven years before meeting Judy, his American wife. Denied an American work permit he wrote a novel instead and has been writing ever since. He and Judy divide their time between Cape Cod and Charleston, South Carolina.
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